Ramsholt Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Ramsholt Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 10 June 2026, 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Suffolk ratings →
Address: Dock Road, Ramsholt, Suffolk, IP12 3AB
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Ramsholt Arms has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 10 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2026 | 2 4 | Improved |
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 East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Ramsholt Arms sits behind roughly 1,951 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,951 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 10% | ← Ramsholt Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ramsholt Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhall Events Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Sorrel Horse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Kirton Kites School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Ponchiki Mobile caterer | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| The Artisan Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Kirton & Falkenham Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Shottisham Campsite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Alderton Post Office Store Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Ramsholt Arms
What is Ramsholt Arms's food hygiene rating?
Ramsholt Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Ramsholt Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ramsholt Arms last inspected?
Ramsholt Arms was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Ramsholt Arms compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,280 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Ramsholt Arms holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Ramsholt Arms 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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