The Royal Oak Inn PH food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Vale of White Horse
The Royal Oak Inn PH holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 August 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: 2 Portway Wantage, Oxon, OX12 9BU
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts The Royal Oak Inn PH among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← The Royal Oak Inn PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 101 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 The Royal Oak Inn PH 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 Royal Oak Inn PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Community Larder Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2021 |
| Peking Dynasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2025 |
| Caterlink at Wantage C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Elite Camps Wantage Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| The Ark Pre-School Wantage Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2018 |
| The Wantage Nursery & Pre-school Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Vale & Downland Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Going Green Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
Questions about The Royal Oak Inn PH
What is The Royal Oak Inn PH's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak Inn PH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 9 August 2023.
Is The Royal Oak Inn PH 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Oak Inn PH last inspected?
The Royal Oak Inn PH was last inspected on 9 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Oak Inn PH?
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 The Royal Oak Inn PH compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 941 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Oak Inn PH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects The Royal Oak Inn PH 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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