The Royal Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
The Royal 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 20 July 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: Royal Oak London Road, Corwen, LL21 0DR
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Royal Oak among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← The Royal Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Very 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 Royal 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 Royal Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Bron Y Graig Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| South Denbighshire Community Partnership Mobile caterer | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cafe Emporium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Yum Yum's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2023 |
| G R Evans & Company Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Owain Glyndwr Hotel Other catering premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Corwen Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Royal Oak
What is The Royal Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 20 July 2016.
Is The Royal 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 Royal Oak last inspected?
The Royal Oak was last inspected on 20 July 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Royal Oak compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Royal 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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The Royal Oak is one of 54 rated food businesses in Corwen. See every hygiene rating in Corwen →
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