The Royal Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
The Royal Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Royal Hotel, Bude Street, Appledore, EX39 1PS
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Hotel sits behind roughly 581 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ← The Royal Hotel | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Royal Hotel none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Royal Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Sprats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Appledore Flame Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Johns Of Appledore Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Market Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 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 |
| Devon And Cornwall Fish Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Johns of Instow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
Questions about The Royal Hotel
What is The Royal Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torridge Council on 27 March 2024.
Is The Royal Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Hotel last inspected?
The Royal Hotel was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Hotel compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Hotel holds a 4. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Royal Hotel 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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