The Oak At Wigmore food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Oak At Wigmore 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 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Wigmore, HR6 9UJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Oak At Wigmore among the 1,217 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← The Oak At Wigmore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 Oak At Wigmore 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 Oak At Wigmore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer Country Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2018 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Wigmore Village Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Old Vicarage Residential Home Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Wigmore High School School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about The Oak At Wigmore
What is The Oak At Wigmore's food hygiene rating?
The Oak At Wigmore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 28 May 2025.
Is The Oak At Wigmore 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 Oak At Wigmore last inspected?
The Oak At Wigmore was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. 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 Oak At Wigmore?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oak At Wigmore compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Oak At Wigmore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Oak At Wigmore 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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