The ROYAL PALM food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
The ROYAL PALM holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 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: 353-355 Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LA
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The ROYAL PALM among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← The ROYAL PALM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 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 PALM 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 PALM, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Amir-E-Millat Mosque & Community Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2011 |
| Al-Bader Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about The ROYAL PALM
What is The ROYAL PALM's food hygiene rating?
The ROYAL PALM has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The ROYAL PALM 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The ROYAL PALM last inspected?
The ROYAL PALM was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The ROYAL PALM?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 PALM compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The ROYAL PALM is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The ROYAL PALM 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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