The Royal Queen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Royal Queen holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 March 2025, 15 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: The Royal Queen, Belton Lane, Grantham, NG31 9PH
How it compares in South Kesteven
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,098 rated places in South Kesteven score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← The Royal Queen | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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 Queen 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 Queen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Lane Children's Centre Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Harrowby Lodge Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Harrowby Infants School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Bright Stars Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Grantham Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Belton Park Golf Club & Belton Park Golf Club Pro shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Harrowby United Football Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about The Royal Queen
What is The Royal Queen's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Queen has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Kesteven Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Royal Queen safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub 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 Queen last inspected?
The Royal Queen was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Queen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Queen compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Queen holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Royal Queen 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 South Kesteven, 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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