Royal Oak food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Denbighshire
Royal Oak holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 14 January 2023, 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: 159 - 161 Wellington Road, Rhyl, LL18 1LW
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal Oak sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ← Royal Oak | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Oak 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 Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2015 |
| Anchor House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2015 |
| Blenheim House Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Gorwel Newydd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Good News Church Other catering premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| B and M Retail Ltd. Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2022 |
| Batch Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Royal Oak
What is Royal Oak's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Denbighshire Council on 14 January 2023.
Is Royal Oak 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Oak last inspected?
Royal Oak was last inspected on 14 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Oak compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while Royal Oak holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Royal Oak 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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