Major Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gedling
Major Oak 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: 79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold, Nottinghamshire, NG5 7JA
How it compares in Gedling
That puts Major Oak among the 652 places in Gedling holding top marks, 92% 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 | 652 | 92% | ← Major Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 125 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 Major 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 Major Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold View Primary School School/college/university | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Arnold Hill Academy School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Arrow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Beechwood News And Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Beechwood Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Arnold Pizza & Kebabs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Major Oak
What is Major Oak's food hygiene rating?
Major Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Major Oak 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 Major Oak last inspected?
Major Oak was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gedling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Major Oak?
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 Major Oak compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and Major Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects Major 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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