Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Royal Oak food hygiene rating
The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak High Street
Barcombe
East Sussex
BN8 5BA Inspected 12 August 2026
Barcombe
East Sussex
BN8 5BA Inspected 12 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Lewes
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Royal Oak in Lewes currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 12 August 2026. The Royal Oak is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Royal Oak High Street, Barcombe, East Sussex, BN8 5BA.
- Business name
- The Royal Oak
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Lewes
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 12 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1952390
ⓘ
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
12 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Royal Oak has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 8 August 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
Explore nearby
Other businesses in Lewes
Compare recent hygiene ratings for other food businesses in the local area.