The Royal food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The Royal 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: Royal Hotel, 15 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, LA5 0RA
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Royal among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← The Royal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 64 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F & W Burrow Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Cinnamon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
| Silverdale News Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bold Stores and Events Other catering premises | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Den Retailers - other | 21 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Blossom Bird Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bleasdale School School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Royal
What is The Royal's food hygiene rating?
The Royal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 25 September 2025.
Is The Royal 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 last inspected?
The Royal was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City 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 "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 compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City 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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