The Royal Oak Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Royal Oak Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Royal Oak Inn was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Herefordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Herefordshire ratings →
Address: 24 Church Street, HR5 3BE
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How this rating has changed
The Royal Oak Inn was re-inspected on 13 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Royal Oak Inn among the 1,222 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,222 | 78% | ← The Royal Oak Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 207 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| The Swan Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| The Garth Care Services Caring Premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Kington Store Retailers - other | 108 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Burton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2025 |
| Kington Primary School School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Walking Hub Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
Questions about The Royal Oak Inn
What is The Royal Oak Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 13 August 2026.
Is The Royal Oak Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Royal Oak Inn was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Oak Inn?
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 compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,572 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Oak Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Royal Oak Inn 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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