Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen 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 12 September 2024, 22 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, High Street, Barrow upon Humber, DN19 7DB
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 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 Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen 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 / Kays Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 September 2024 |
| Co-op Barrow Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Crosshill House Residential Home Caring Premises | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Barrow Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Sargeant's Butchers Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Mount Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Barrow Sports & Fitness Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Barrow Hall Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
Questions about Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen
What is Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen 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 Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen last inspected?
Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen 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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Royal Oak / Kays Kitchen is one of 26 rated food businesses in Barrow upon Humber. See every hygiene rating in Barrow upon Humber →
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