The Old Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Old 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 3 February 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: The Old Oak Public House, New Pond Road, Holmer Green, HP15 6SX
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Oak sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ← The Old Oak | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 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 Old 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 Old Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovate IFG at Holmer Green Senior School School/college/university | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Holmer Green Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
| Royale Chilli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Quackers Out Of School Clubs School/college/university | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| South Hill Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Holmer Green Baptist Church Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2014 |
| Holmer Green Junior School School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2009 |
| Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2006 |
Questions about The Old Oak
What is The Old Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Old Oak has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 3 February 2025.
Is The Old 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 Old Oak last inspected?
The Old Oak was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 17 months 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 Old 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Oak compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Oak holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Old 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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