Royal Standard food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
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 7 December 2022, more than 3 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: The Royal Standard, Wooburn Common Road, Taplow, HP10 0JS
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Royal Standard among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Royal Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 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 Royal Standard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropmore Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Burnham Montessori School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2017 |
| Brook House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Royal Standard
What is Royal Standard's food hygiene rating?
Royal Standard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 7 December 2022.
Is 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 Royal Standard last inspected?
Royal Standard was last inspected on 7 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Standard?
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 Standard compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Standard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Royal Standard is one of 33 rated food businesses in Taplow. See every hygiene rating in Taplow →
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