The Rams Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Ribble
The Rams Head 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 30 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: 67 Liverpool Road, Longton, Preston, PR4 5HA
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts The Rams Head among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← The Rams Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 Rams Head 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Bunnies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Mercers Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Hoptons Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Origin Pets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Pappa's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Longton House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| LCCCS At Longton School School/college/university | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about The Rams Head
What is The Rams Head's food hygiene rating?
The Rams Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 30 January 2026.
Is The Rams Head 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 last inspected?
The Rams Head was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rams Head?
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 Rams Head compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and The Rams Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects The Rams Head 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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