The Royal China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stratford-on-Avon
The Royal China 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 29 August 2024, 22 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: 111 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, B95 5AU
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Royal China among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← The Royal China | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 Royal China 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 China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cafe 86B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 75 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| White Swan (HIA) Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Kelly's Deli Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| The Rebuild Group Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
Questions about The Royal China
What is The Royal China's food hygiene rating?
The Royal China has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 29 August 2024.
Is The Royal China 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 The Royal China last inspected?
The Royal China was last inspected on 29 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal China?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Royal China compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal China is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Royal China 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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