Royal Oak Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Royal Oak Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 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: Royal Oak Inn Main Street, HG5 9LD
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Royal Oak Inn among the 5,376 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← Royal Oak Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Royal Oak Inn 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 Royal Oak Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callender House Luxury Bed ·& Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Burton Leonard Post Office Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Scotton Scorchers JFC Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Minskip Market Garden Farm Shop And Yolk Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| B T & E J Masey Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Scotton Cricket Club Other catering premises | 2.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2024 |
| Homes Together Ltd Caring Premises | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
Questions about Royal Oak Inn
What is Royal Oak Inn's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Royal Oak Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Oak Inn last inspected?
Royal Oak Inn was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Oak Inn?
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 Royal Oak Inn compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Oak Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Royal Oak Inn 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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