The Royal Oak Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
The Royal Oak Public House 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 November 2022, more than 3 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: Public House The Royal Oak 7 The Causeway, Godmanchester, PE29 2HA
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts The Royal Oak Public House among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 975 | 71% | ← The Royal Oak Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducklings Childcare Caring Premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Pinnies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Cinta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bellman's Bakery Tea Room Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Godmanchester Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Huntingdon Haven Boat Hire Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about The Royal Oak Public House
What is The Royal Oak Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 22 November 2022.
Is The Royal Oak Public House 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 Public House last inspected?
The Royal Oak Public House was last inspected on 22 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Oak Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Public House compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Oak Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Royal Oak Public House 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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