The British Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The British Oak holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 February 2001, more than 25 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: 7 Marsh Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AG
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The British Oak sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← The British Oak | |
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 British Oak 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 British Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Minds Day Care Services Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2019 |
| Allen's Newsagents Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Gray's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Catering Leeds (Dolphin Manor) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about The British Oak
What is The British Oak's food hygiene rating?
The British Oak has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 22 February 2001.
Is The British Oak safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The British Oak last inspected?
The British Oak was last inspected on 22 February 2001, more than 25 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The British Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The British Oak compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while The British Oak holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The British 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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