The Royal food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
The Royal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 February 2017, more than 9 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: 154 Breck Road, Liverpool, L5 6PX
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal sits behind roughly 2,273 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ← The Royal | |
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,143 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| All Saints Parish Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Akshaya - The Picture Drome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Ada Su's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Adira Super Store (Kelly's Wines) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2018 |
Questions about The Royal
What is The Royal's food hygiene rating?
The Royal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 9 February 2017.
Is The Royal safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal last inspected?
The Royal was last inspected on 9 February 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool 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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