The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AE, in the Torridge local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Torridge oversees 768 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Torridge is 4.8 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Royal Hotel?
The Royal Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Torridge.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Royal Hotel last inspected?
The Royal Hotel was last inspected on 2025-12-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Royal Hotel located?
The Royal Hotel is located at Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon , EX39 4AE, in the Torridge local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX39 postcode area.