Indian Royal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Indian Royal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: 8 Arena Parade, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3BY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Indian Royal sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← Indian Royal | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Indian 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 Indian Royal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2012 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Churro Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Best Before Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Caffe Rosso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cultivo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cooks Boutique Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
Questions about Indian Royal
What is Indian Royal's food hygiene rating?
Indian Royal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Indian Royal safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Indian Royal last inspected?
Indian Royal was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Indian Royal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Indian Royal compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Indian Royal holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Indian 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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Indian Royal is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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