Royal Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Riding of Yorkshire
Royal Garden holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Royal Garden was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Westfield Avenue, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 6JX
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
A 1 is rare: only 32 of 2,978 rated places in East Riding of Yorkshire score this low, about one in 93. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,504 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ← Royal Garden | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 171 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Garden the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. 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 Royal Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurassica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Goole Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| International Mini Market Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Elite Pizza Hot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Liversidge Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Iveta’s Desserts and Tea room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Jelly Tots Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about Royal Garden
What is Royal Garden's food hygiene rating?
Royal Garden has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Royal Garden safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Royal Garden last inspected?
Royal Garden was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Garden compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Royal Garden holds a 1. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Royal Garden 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 1 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 East Riding of Yorkshire, 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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