High Oak, Ware
High Oak is a pub at 26 High Oak Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7PD. High Oak's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire council on 1 December 2016.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 9 years ago - Address
- 26 High Oak Road
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 7PD - Council
- East Hertfordshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
High Oak’s food hygiene rating
High Oak's rating is 9 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked High Oak's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near High Oak
- 5Rifle Volunteer170 m
- 5The Crooked Billet340 m
- Awaiting inspectionOld Bulls Head480 m
- 5Punch House570 m
- 5The Maltings600 m
- 5The Rose & Crown600 m
Questions about High Oak
What is the food hygiene rating at High Oak?
High Oak's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire council on 1 December 2016. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is High Oak?
High Oak is at 26 High Oak Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7PD, in Ware. East Hertfordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Rifle Volunteer, about 170 m away.
What pubs are near High Oak?
The closest pubs and bars to High Oak are Rifle Volunteer (170 m), The Crooked Billet (340 m) and Old Bulls Head (480 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is High Oak's hygiene rating up to date?
High Oak's rating is 9 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: High Oak on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, East Hertfordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.