The Royal food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hartlepool
The Royal holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2023, 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.
Address: Church Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7DN
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts The Royal among the 672 places in Hartlepool holding top marks, 91% 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 | 672 | 91% | ← The Royal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 30 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Royal 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street Mini Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Club H Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| 7ven Lounge and Terrace Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Brocketts Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| City Supermarket / Go Local Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Big Bamboo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Brewery Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| All On Board Hartlepool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Royal
What is The Royal's food hygiene rating?
The Royal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 20 September 2023.
Is The Royal 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal last inspected?
The Royal was last inspected on 20 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hartlepool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Royal compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool 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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