The Oakley Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Staffordshire
The Oakley Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 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: Kiddemore Green Road, Brewood, South Staffordshire, ST19 9BH
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts The Oakley Arms among the 600 places in South Staffordshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 600 | 86% | ← The Oakley Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 40 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 Very 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 Oakley Arms 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 Oakley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockerhill Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boscobel House & The Royal Oak Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| City Catering At St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Chillington Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| The Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Cafe India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Ivetsey Bank Hospital Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about The Oakley Arms
What is The Oakley Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Oakley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 12 November 2025.
Is The Oakley Arms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oakley Arms last inspected?
The Oakley Arms was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oakley Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Oakley Arms compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Oakley Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects The Oakley Arms 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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