Royal Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Central Bedfordshire
Royal Fisheries 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
This is a fresh result: Royal Fisheries was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Central Bedfordshire ratings →
Address: 27 Market Square, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2NP
How this rating has changed
Royal Fisheries has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Royal Fisheries among the 1,150 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,150 | 76% | ← Royal Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 194 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 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 Royal Fisheries 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 Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| L R Clayton Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Potton Food Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 September 2019 |
| Regents Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 February 2025 |
| Hamilton Catering Mobile caterer | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Potton Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Cameron News Retailers - other | 35 yards away | Exempt | |
| O'Sarracino Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Coach House Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Royal Fisheries
What is Royal Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Royal Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Royal Fisheries 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 Fisheries last inspected?
Royal Fisheries was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Fisheries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Fisheries compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Royal Fisheries 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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Royal Fisheries is one of 35 rated food businesses in Sandy. See every hygiene rating in Sandy →
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