The Royal food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Halton
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 6 November 2023, more than 2 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: 1 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AU
How it compares in Halton
That puts The Royal among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← The Royal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Booze Busters Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Chinese Open Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| All Saints Preschool Runcorn Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| Asda Express Runcorn PFS Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 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 Halton Council on 6 November 2023.
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 6 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton 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 "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 Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton 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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The Royal is one of 347 rated food businesses in Runcorn. See every hygiene rating in Runcorn →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.halton.gov.uk
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