The Royal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dacorum
The Royal 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
This is a fresh result: The Royal was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 The Queens Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4ES
How it compares in Dacorum
A 2 is rare: only 5 of 1,123 rated places in Dacorum score this low, about one in 225. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 864 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← The Royal | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 The Royal 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 The Royal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Butchers Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Manor Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Adeyfield Academy School/college/university | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Broadfield Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Dishd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Deshi Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Baxterstorey LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about The Royal
What is The Royal's food hygiene rating?
The Royal has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Dacorum Council on 14 May 2026.
Is The Royal 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 The Royal last inspected?
The Royal was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal?
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 The Royal compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal holds a 2. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Royal 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 Dacorum, 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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Understanding this rating
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The Royal is one of 634 rated food businesses in Hemel Hempstead. See every hygiene rating in Hemel Hempstead →
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