The Royal Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Peterborough City
The Royal 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 22 March 2024, 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: 24 Peterborough Road, Castor, PE5 7AX
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts The Royal Oak among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← The Royal Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Royal Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor & Ailsworth Preschool Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Castor Village Hall Other catering premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Peterborough Milton Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Oak
What is The Royal Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 22 March 2024.
Is The Royal 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 Royal Oak last inspected?
The Royal Oak was last inspected on 22 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Royal Oak compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects The Royal 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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