The Royal Blossom food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Broadland
The Royal Blossom 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 24 November 2025, 7 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: 18 High Street, Coltishall, Norfolk, NR12 7DH
How it compares in Broadland
That puts The Royal Blossom among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← The Royal Blossom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Blossom 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 Blossom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis-Coltishall (GG Petro Ltd) Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Zahra Caterers Limited T/A Ali Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Jefferies Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Hewitt And Grant Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| A Piece Of Cake (Coltishall) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| GG Petro Ltd T/As Coltishall Island Filing Station Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Whisporia Other catering premises | 335 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coltishall & Horstead Pre-School School/college/university | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2018 |
Questions about The Royal Blossom
What is The Royal Blossom's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Blossom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 24 November 2025.
Is The Royal Blossom 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 The Royal Blossom last inspected?
The Royal Blossom was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Blossom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Blossom compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Blossom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Royal Blossom 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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