The English Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
The English Oak 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 2 March 2022, more than 4 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: English Oak 97 Upper Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 9PF
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The English Oak among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← The English Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 English 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 English Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4CT Joseph Turner Out of School Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Aladdin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bloomfield Convenience Store & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2022 |
| Babylon Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Black Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bassi Sweet Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Aspens Services @ Gospel Oak School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Alisha Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The English Oak
What is The English Oak's food hygiene rating?
The English Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 2 March 2022.
Is The English Oak 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 English Oak last inspected?
The English Oak was last inspected on 2 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The English Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The English Oak compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The English Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The English 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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