Royal Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torridge
Royal Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Royal Plaice, 8 Market Street, Appledore, EX39 1PW
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Royal Plaice among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ← Royal Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Sprats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Appledore Flame Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Johns Of Appledore Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Market Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Hocking's Ice Cream Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Appledore County Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Johns of Instow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
| Devon And Cornwall Fish Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Royal Plaice
What is Royal Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Royal Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Royal Plaice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Plaice last inspected?
Royal Plaice was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
How does Royal Plaice compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Royal Plaice and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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