The Oak and Black Dog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rugby
The Oak and Black Dog 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 27 January 2025, 17 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: 36 Brookside, Stretton-On-Dunsmore, CV23 9LY
How it compares in Rugby
That puts The Oak and Black Dog among the 596 places in Rugby holding top marks, 73% 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 | 596 | 73% | ← The Oak and Black Dog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 and Black Dog 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 and Black Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| Kids Planet Knightlow Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Knightlow Ce Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| SKT Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about The Oak and Black Dog
What is The Oak and Black Dog's food hygiene rating?
The Oak and Black Dog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rugby Council on 27 January 2025.
Is The Oak and Black Dog 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 and Black Dog last inspected?
The Oak and Black Dog was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oak and Black Dog?
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 and Black Dog compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and The Oak and Black Dog is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Oak and Black Dog 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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