Royal Oak Ramsden food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
Royal Oak Ramsden 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 18 March 2025, 15 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: Royal Oak, High Street, Ramsden, OX7 3AU
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Royal Oak Ramsden among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Royal Oak Ramsden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Royal Oak Ramsden 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 Ramsden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardener's Retreat - Charlbury Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Stir Food Ltd - Finstock Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Royal Oak Ramsden
What is Royal Oak Ramsden's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak Ramsden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Royal Oak Ramsden 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 Ramsden last inspected?
Royal Oak Ramsden was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Oak Ramsden?
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 Royal Oak Ramsden compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Oak Ramsden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Royal Oak Ramsden 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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