Royal Fisheries food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Royal Fisheries 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
This is a fresh result: Royal Fisheries was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Royal Fisheries 48 Baxtergate, YO21 1BL
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Royal Fisheries among the 5,374 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← Royal Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 Very 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 Royal Fisheries 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 Royal Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyes Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cod Roe Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bothams Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Bagdale Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
Questions about Royal Fisheries
What is Royal Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Royal Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Royal Fisheries 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 Royal Fisheries last inspected?
Royal Fisheries was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Fisheries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Royal Fisheries compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Royal Fisheries 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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Understanding this rating
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