The Royal Oak Barton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Staffordshire
The Royal Oak Barton 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 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Royal Oak, 74 The Green, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8JD
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts The Royal Oak Barton among the 741 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 741 | 73% | ← The Royal Oak Barton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 Oak Barton 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 Oak Barton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Health and Community Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| 3 Chefs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2025 |
| Imperial Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2024 |
| Barton Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Barton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| The Two Pigs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Middle Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Barton Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Oak Barton
What is The Royal Oak Barton's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak Barton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 7 January 2025.
Is The Royal Oak Barton 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 Oak Barton last inspected?
The Royal Oak Barton was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Oak Barton?
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 Oak Barton compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Oak Barton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Royal Oak Barton 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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