Royal Oak Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
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: Royal Oak Inn was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newark and Sherwood ratings →
Address: High Street, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QP
How this rating has changed
Royal Oak Inn has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 9 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 1 5 | Improved |
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 Newark and Sherwood
That puts Royal Oak Inn among the 907 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 86% 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 | 907 | 86% | ← Royal Oak Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Strawberry Fields Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Fables Coffee House And Cake Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Pizza Hood BBQ And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| MUDDY SPANIEL BARS LTD T/A The Miners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| David Goff Butcher Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| China Moon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Royal Oak Inn
What is Royal Oak Inn's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 9 July 2026.
Is 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 Royal Oak Inn last inspected?
Royal Oak Inn was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
How does Royal Oak Inn compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
86% of the 1,054 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Oak Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects 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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Royal Oak Inn is one of 42 rated food businesses in Edwinstowe. See every hygiene rating in Edwinstowe →
Newark and Sherwood inspects and rates 1,151 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Newark and Sherwood →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/
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