The Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The 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
This is a fresh result: The Oak was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: 119 Green End Street, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5EU
How this rating has changed
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Oak among the 3,260 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,260 | 81% | ← The Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 542 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 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 Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnowls Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Aston Clinton Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Barnowls Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Aston Clinton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Rhubarb Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Aston Clinton Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2009 |
| Coffee At 108 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about The Oak
What is The Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 29 July 2026.
Is The 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 Oak last inspected?
The Oak was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oak compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Oak is one of 28 rated food businesses in Aston Clinton. See every hygiene rating in Aston Clinton →
Buckinghamshire inspects and rates 4,583 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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