High Oak Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
High Oak Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 December 2016, more than 9 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: 26 High Oak Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7PD
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so High Oak Public House sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← High Oak Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 High Oak Public House 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 High Oak Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara's B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2007 |
| Ashwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Kingshill Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Black Cat Caffe Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2015 |
| Cafe Play School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Christchurch Jmi School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about High Oak Public House
What is High Oak Public House's food hygiene rating?
High Oak Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 1 December 2016.
Is High Oak Public House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Oak Public House last inspected?
High Oak Public House was last inspected on 1 December 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at High Oak Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does High Oak Public House compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while High Oak Public House holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects High Oak Public House 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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