The Royal Standard food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Cambridgeshire
The Royal Standard 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 22 August 2025, 10 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: 24 Forehill, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AF
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The Royal Standard among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← The Royal Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 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 Standard 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 Standard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayman's Son Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2019 |
| Cherry Hill Chocolates Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Sophie's Afternoon Tea And Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| 3At3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Piccolo Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bobana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Prosper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Ely Food Centre Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Royal Standard
What is The Royal Standard's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Standard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 22 August 2025.
Is The Royal Standard 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 Royal Standard last inspected?
The Royal Standard was last inspected on 22 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Standard?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Standard compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Standard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Royal Standard 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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The Royal Standard is one of 418 rated food businesses in Ely. See every hygiene rating in Ely →
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