Old Renns food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Norfolk
Old Renns holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 2 November 2023, more than 2 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: 31 Heywood Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DJ
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Renns sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← Old Renns | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 Old Renns 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 Old Renns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Sports & Leisure Ltd Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Coffee Shop Salvation Army Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Lunch Fellowship Group Other catering premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Diss High School School/college/university | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Saracens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bailey's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Our Slice Of Country Life Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| D A Browne & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Old Renns
What is Old Renns's food hygiene rating?
Old Renns has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 2 November 2023.
Is Old Renns 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Renns last inspected?
Old Renns was last inspected on 2 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Renns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Old Renns compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Old Renns holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Old Renns 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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