Royal Oak Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Royal Oak Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2023, more than 2 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: Royal Oak Stores, Crookes Lane, Kewstoke, BS22 9XF
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Royal Oak Stores among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Royal Oak Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens @ Kewstoke Primary School Other catering premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Aspens @ Worlebury St Paul Primary Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Acer House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bristol House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Ashcombe Park Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Aspens @ St Martins Junior School Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Annabel House Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Butterfly House Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Royal Oak Stores
What is Royal Oak Stores's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 28 November 2023.
Is Royal Oak Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Oak Stores last inspected?
Royal Oak Stores was last inspected on 28 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Oak Stores?
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 Stores compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Oak Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Royal Oak Stores 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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Royal Oak Stores is one of 45 rated food businesses in Weston-super-Mare North Somer. See every hygiene rating in Weston-super-Mare North Somer →
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