The Royal Masala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Woking
The Royal Masala holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 2 June 2025, 13 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: 39 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey, GU21 5AJ
How it compares in Woking
In Woking, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Masala sits behind roughly 488 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ← The Royal Masala | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 60 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Masala 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 Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbies Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Harmony Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - Woking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Cellar Magnifique Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about The Royal Masala
What is The Royal Masala's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Masala has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Woking Council on 2 June 2025.
Is The Royal Masala 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Masala last inspected?
The Royal Masala was last inspected on 2 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Woking Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Masala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Masala compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Masala holds a 4. 137 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects The Royal Masala 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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