Royal City food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Royal City holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 54 Front Street East, Haswell, DH6 2BL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Royal City among the 3,086 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Royal City | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Royal City 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 City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Haswell Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| The Blue House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Royal City
What is Royal City's food hygiene rating?
Royal City has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Royal City 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal City last inspected?
Royal City was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal City?
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 Royal City compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Royal City is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Royal City 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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