The Old Red House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Old Red House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 December 2014, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Old Red House, The Street, Carlton Colville, NR33 8JP
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Red House sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← The Old Red House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Old Red House 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 The Old Red House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Colville Service STN Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2010 |
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Carlton Colville Pre-School Caring Premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Carlton Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Deans Beans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| East Coast Community Healthcare At Carlton Court Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Gisleham Parish Room Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Coach House Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
Questions about The Old Red House
What is The Old Red House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Red House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 3 December 2014.
Is The Old Red House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Red House last inspected?
The Old Red House was last inspected on 3 December 2014, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Red House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Red House compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Red House holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Old Red House 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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