The Royal Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
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 25 April 2024, 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 Liphook Road Whitehill Bordon GU35 9AF, GU35 9AF
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Oak sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ← The Royal Oak | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of Friends at Chase Hospital Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2015 |
| KZAR Forest House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Forest Bears Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| St. Marks Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Sanctuary Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Fewa Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Spice Lounge Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
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 East Hampshire Council on 25 April 2024.
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 25 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire 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 "very 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 East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Oak holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire 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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