Royal Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bedford
Royal Oak 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 March 2019, more than 7 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: The Royal Oak 91 Woburn Road, Kempston, MK42 7QR
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Royal Oak among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Royal Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd at Balliol Primary School School/college/university | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Biscuit Boutique Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| abm catering @ Adlington The Newalls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Brookside Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cakes Re-volution Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Bedford Road Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Carmichael's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
Questions about Royal Oak
What is Royal Oak's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 25 March 2019.
Is Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak last inspected?
Royal Oak was last inspected on 25 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Oak compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford 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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