The Rams Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Torridge
The Rams Head Inn 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: Rams Head Inn, South Street, Dolton, EX19 8QS
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Rams Head Inn among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← The Rams Head Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 Rams Head Inn 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 Rams Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neals Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| SPAR - Wessex Retail Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dolton Primary School School/college/university | 166 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Rams Head Inn
What is The Rams Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Rams Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Rams Head Inn 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 The Rams Head Inn last inspected?
The Rams Head Inn was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rams Head Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rams Head Inn compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Rams Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Rams Head Inn 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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