The Old Vicarage Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Norfolk
The Old Vicarage Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: The Old Vicarage, Norwich Road, Ludham, NR29 5QA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Old Vicarage Care Home among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← The Old Vicarage Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Vicarage Care Home 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 Vicarage Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludham Butchers Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Cone & Kettle Ludham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| RT Trading Ltd t/a Ludham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Kings Arms PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Big Shop on Womack Staithe Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Site Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about The Old Vicarage Care Home
What is The Old Vicarage Care Home's food hygiene rating?
The Old Vicarage Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 29 July 2025.
Is The Old Vicarage Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Vicarage Care Home last inspected?
The Old Vicarage Care Home was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Vicarage Care Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Vicarage Care Home compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Vicarage Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Old Vicarage Care Home 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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