Royal Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
Royal 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 13 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 59 Victoria Road, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 6TY
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal Oak sits behind roughly 2,503 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ← Royal Oak | |
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driffield Methodist Church Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Indi Kitchen Street Food / Oasis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2025 |
| Delicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Driffield Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| The Godfather Driffield and La Paz Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| The Cheeky Squirrel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Royal Oak
What is Royal Oak's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Royal 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 Royal Oak last inspected?
Royal Oak was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Royal Oak compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Royal Oak holds a 4. 303 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects 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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Royal Oak is one of 242 rated food businesses in Driffield. See every hygiene rating in Driffield →
East Riding of Yorkshire inspects and rates 3,149 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Riding of Yorkshire →
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