Royal Oak Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Royal Oak Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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: The Royal Oak, Duke Street, Lostwithiel, PL22 0AG
How it compares in Cornwall
A 2 is rare: only 42 of 5,277 rated places in Cornwall score this low, about one in 126. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ← Royal Oak Inn | |
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Royal Oak Inn the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Oak Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dynasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 May 2025 |
| Bellamama Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| A B Meats Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Q Street Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Asquith's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| LCA Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Devon And Cornwall Food Association (HQ) Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
Questions about Royal Oak Inn
What is Royal Oak Inn's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cornwall Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Royal Oak Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Royal Oak Inn last inspected?
Royal Oak Inn was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Oak Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Oak Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Royal Oak Inn holds a 2. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Royal Oak Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cornwall, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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