Food Hygiene Ratings for The Royal Oak

163 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.6/5.

163
Locations
4.6/5
Average Rating
71.5%
Rated 5/5
0.7%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good71.5%108
Good17.9%27
Satisfactory8.6%13
Improvement Needed1.3%2
Major Improvement0.7%1
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

The Royal Oak has 163 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.6 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.6/5.

Of all rated locations, 71.5% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.7% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Herefordshire has the lowest average rating for The Royal Oak while North Kesteven has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
The Royal OakBN5 9AYHorsham1Jun 25, 2025
The Royal OakSE7 8LAGreenwich2Sep 17, 2025
The Royal OakHR5 3BEHerefordshire2Aug 28, 2024

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Somerset84.9/5
Dorset64.6/5
Wiltshire64.5/5
Cotswold44.8/5
North Kesteven45.0/5
Central Bedfordshire34.3/5
Herefordshire34.0/5
Lewes34.5/5
Pembrokeshire35.0/5
Powys34.7/5

Frequently asked questions

What is The Royal Oak's average food hygiene rating?+

The Royal Oak has an average food hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 163 inspected locations in the UK. This is below the national average of 4.6/5.

How many The Royal Oak locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 108 The Royal Oak locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.5% of all rated branches.

Which The Royal Oak has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated The Royal Oak locations are in areas like Herefordshire. There are 1 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies