The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: The Royal Oak, 24 Devizes Road, Old Town, SN1 4BQ
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) 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 (Wet Pub), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Atmosfera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about The Royal Oak (Wet Pub)
What is The Royal Oak (Wet Pub)'s food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) 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 Royal Oak (Wet Pub) last inspected?
The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Oak (Wet Pub)?
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 The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The Royal Oak (Wet Pub) 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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