Royal Cinema food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Royal Cinema holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2021, more than 4 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: 9 Market Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7AG
How it compares in Swale
That puts Royal Cinema among the 989 places in Swale 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Royal Cinema | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 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 Cinema 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 Cinema, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabria Mia Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Luigi Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Crusts Bakery Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Diana's Tea Room And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Leo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Bushes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Hallmark / Celebrateshop Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
| Mum's Thai / Mum's Thai Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Royal Cinema
What is Royal Cinema's food hygiene rating?
Royal Cinema has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 6 August 2021.
Is Royal Cinema 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Cinema last inspected?
Royal Cinema was last inspected on 6 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Cinema?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cinema compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Cinema is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Royal Cinema 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 Cinema is one of 155 rated food businesses in Faversham. See every hygiene rating in Faversham →
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