The Royalist food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
The Royalist 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 30 April 2025, 14 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: 29 Western Avenue, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9PL
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Royalist among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← The Royalist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Royalist 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 Royalist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborough Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Lenthall House Caring Premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Londis Western Avenue Stores Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
| Coffee \& Cake Dept Other catering premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2021 |
| Go Cornish Mobile Bar Co Mobile caterer | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2019 |
| Farndon Fields Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| All Stars School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| John Ross And Son Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Royalist
What is The Royalist's food hygiene rating?
The Royalist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 30 April 2025.
Is The Royalist 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 Royalist last inspected?
The Royalist was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royalist?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royalist compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Royalist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Royalist 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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