The High Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The High 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 23 April 2025, 14 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: 82 High Street, Pensnett, DY5 4ED
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The High 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 High Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 High 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 High Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O St Marks CofE Primary School/college/university | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bushey Fields Hospital Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Brierley Hill Babybank Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Booker Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| A Box Full of Happiness Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
Questions about The High Oak
What is The High Oak's food hygiene rating?
The High Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 23 April 2025.
Is The High 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 High Oak last inspected?
The High Oak was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 High Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 High Oak compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The High Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The High 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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