The Royal Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
The Royal Oak holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 February 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Huntingdonshire ratings →
Address: Public House Royal Oak 70 Mill Green, Warboys, PE28 2SB
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How it compares in Huntingdonshire
In Huntingdonshire, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Oak sits behind roughly 1,005 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,005 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 289 | 21% | ← The Royal Oak | |
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 141 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Kims Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2025 |
| Sue Tucker Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | Exempt | |
| P’s Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| Warboys & District Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| White Hart Warboys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cake Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Royal Oak
What is The Royal Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 20 February 2025.
Is The Royal Oak safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Oak last inspected?
The Royal Oak was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
72% of the 1,395 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Oak holds a 4. 289 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The 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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The Royal Oak is one of 18 rated food businesses in Warboys. See every hygiene rating in Warboys →
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