Royal Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Norfolk
Royal Kebab holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 April 2025, 14 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: Royal Pizza And Kebab, Norwich Road, Hoveton, NR12 8DA
How it compares in North Norfolk
A 2 is rare: only 15 of 1,461 rated places in North Norfolk score this low, about one in 97. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← Royal Kebab | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Royal Kebab the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kens Traditional Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Number 14 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Kebab Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 November 2024 |
| Greys Fish & Chips (Wroxham Leisure) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 November 2024 |
| Wroxham/Greys Ice Cream Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| The Old Mill Restaurant & Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Indian Spoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bure Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Royal Kebab
What is Royal Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Royal Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Norfolk Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Royal Kebab safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Royal Kebab last inspected?
Royal Kebab was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Kebab compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Royal Kebab holds a 2. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Royal Kebab 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Norfolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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