The Heart Of Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
The Heart Of 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 12 December 2013, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Heart Of Oak 29 Lower Hill Street, Hakin, Milford Haven, SA73 3LR
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Heart Of Oak among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire 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 | 1,436 | 78% | ← The Heart Of Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 477 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Heart Of 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 The Heart Of Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Rees Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Mr W L Walters Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 March 2014 |
| Dilly's Chocolates Limited Manufacturers/packers | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Scott's Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
| The Hake Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Hakin Mini Market Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2024 |
| Crows Nest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Dilly's Handcrafted Chocolates Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
Questions about The Heart Of Oak
What is The Heart Of Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Heart Of Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 12 December 2013.
Is The Heart Of 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 The Heart Of Oak last inspected?
The Heart Of Oak was last inspected on 12 December 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Heart Of Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Heart Of Oak compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Heart Of Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Heart Of 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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