The Old Ram Freehouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Norfolk
The Old Ram Freehouse 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
This is a fresh result: The Old Ram Freehouse was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Norfolk ratings →
Address: The Old Ram, Ipswich Road, Tivetshall St Mary, NR15 2DE
How this rating has changed
The Old Ram Freehouse was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Old Ram Freehouse among the 843 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 843 | 84% | ← The Old Ram Freehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Ram Freehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivetshall Tea Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Community Lunch Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Sam's Local Shopper Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Pulham Market Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Pulham Falcon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cherry Lane Garden Centre Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| The Watering Can Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
Questions about The Old Ram Freehouse
What is The Old Ram Freehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Old Ram Freehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 29 July 2026.
Is The Old Ram Freehouse 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 Ram Freehouse last inspected?
The Old Ram Freehouse was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
How does The Old Ram Freehouse compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 999 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Ram Freehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Old Ram Freehouse 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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Understanding this rating
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