The Royal Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
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 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 15 High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NF
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Oak sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ← The Royal Oak | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 366 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Crofton Young People's Centre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Castleford Academy Trust School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Crofton WF Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Julie's Food Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Crofton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2014 |
| Jenny's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
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 Wakefield Council on 30 December 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 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Oak compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Oak holds a 4. 436 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield 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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