The Rampant Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The Rampant Horse 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 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rampant Horse Inn, Coddenham Road, Needham Market, IP6 8AU
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Rampant Horse Inn among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 623 | 86% | ← The Rampant Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 Rampant Horse 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 Rampant Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 August 2025 |
| AGA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Huseyin Kara Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Olive Tree Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Uvedale Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Angel Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
Questions about The Rampant Horse Inn
What is The Rampant Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Rampant Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 24 October 2024.
Is The Rampant Horse 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 Rampant Horse Inn last inspected?
The Rampant Horse Inn was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rampant Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Rampant Horse Inn compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Rampant Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Rampant Horse 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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