The British Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The British 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 28 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: Stallings Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 7HS
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The British Oak among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← The British Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 Very 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 British 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 British Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco's Dessert Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Bostin Fittle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| AIP C/O St Mary's C of E Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Alam International Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
| Aston Quality Foods Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Efes Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Booker Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The British Oak
What is The British Oak's food hygiene rating?
The British Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 28 March 2025.
Is The British 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 The British Oak last inspected?
The British Oak was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The British 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The British Oak compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The British Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The British 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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