The Royal Oak Cartmel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Royal Oak Cartmel 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 23 March 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: Royal Oak, The Square, LA11 6QB
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Royal Oak Cartmel among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← The Royal Oak Cartmel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 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 Cartmel 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 Cartmel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel Square Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Cartmel Village Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Priory Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| The Cavendish Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| Hales of Cartmel Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Rogan & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Mallard Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Oak Cartmel
What is The Royal Oak Cartmel's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak Cartmel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 23 March 2026.
Is The Royal Oak Cartmel 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 Cartmel last inspected?
The Royal Oak Cartmel was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Oak Cartmel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Oak Cartmel compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Oak Cartmel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Royal Oak Cartmel 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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