Royal Oak Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
Royal Oak Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 14 North End, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FG
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal Oak Inn sits behind roughly 694 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ← Royal Oak Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wonders Day Nursery School/college/university | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Northern Lights Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Wirksworth Church Of England Infant School School/college/university | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Feather Star Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| The Leafy Snug Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Skopa Zero Waste Place Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Forge Wirksworth Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Royal Oak Inn
What is Royal Oak Inn's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 20 December 2023.
Is Royal Oak Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Royal Oak Inn last inspected?
Royal Oak Inn was last inspected on 20 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Oak Inn compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Royal Oak Inn holds a 3. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales 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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