The Old Times Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ipswich
The Old Times Public House 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: 324 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5NG
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts The Old Times Public House among the 989 places in Ipswich 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 | 989 | 95% | ← The Old Times Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Old Times Public 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 Times Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Ashcott House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Britannia Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| Bake Me Happy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Amar Bros Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| Amber Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Asia Delight Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
Questions about The Old Times Public House
What is The Old Times Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Times Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 11 November 2025.
Is The Old Times Public House 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 Old Times Public House last inspected?
The Old Times Public House was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Times Public House?
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 Old Times Public House compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Times Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Old Times Public 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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