Pilgrim Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashfield
Pilgrim 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: 44-46 High Street, NG15 7AX
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Pilgrim Oak among the 681 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 681 | 79% | ← Pilgrim Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 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 Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee and Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cucina Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Cashino Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| French Tacos & More By Jaleru Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Food Xpress Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Broad Oak Park Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Pilgrim Oak
What is Pilgrim Oak's food hygiene rating?
Pilgrim Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim Oak last inspected?
Pilgrim Oak was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pilgrim 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pilgrim Oak compare to other places in Ashfield?
79% of the 862 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Pilgrim Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Pilgrim 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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