Royal Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
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 11 March 2025, 16 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: High Street, Dilhorne, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 2PE
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Royal Oak among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Royal Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakehall Fishery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Lawns Farms Meats Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Heath House Farm Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Indian Ocean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| City Catering @ ST FILUMENAS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Baxter Storey @ JCB Compact Prodcuts & Landpower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Baxter Storey @JCB Earthmovers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Blythe Bridge High School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
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 Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 11 March 2025.
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 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands 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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