Royal China Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Royal China Restaurant 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 6 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: 39 Commercial Street, YO17 9HX
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How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal China Restaurant sits behind roughly 5,385 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,385 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ← Royal China Restaurant | |
| 3 out of 5 | 218 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 829 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 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 China Restaurant 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 China Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesfield And Piercy Traditional Family Butchers Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| W Fletcher & Sons Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Union Pub and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 89 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Norton fried chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Malton Salvation Army - Lunch Club For Everyone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Norton Free Fridge Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Royal China Restaurant
What is Royal China Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Royal China Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 6 March 2024.
Is Royal China Restaurant 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 Royal China Restaurant last inspected?
Royal China Restaurant was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 China Restaurant?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal China Restaurant compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,255 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Royal China Restaurant holds a 4. 533 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Royal China Restaurant 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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