East Ruston Old Vicarage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
East Ruston Old Vicarage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 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: Tea Rooms, Old Vicarage Gardens, Vicarage Road, NR12 9HN
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts East Ruston Old Vicarage 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% | ← East Ruston Old Vicarage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 East Ruston Old Vicarage 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 East Ruston Old Vicarage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Childcare Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Clover Childcare Services Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Clover Childcare Limited - The Stables Independent School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| The Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Sarnies By The Sea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Happisburgh Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Happisburgh Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about East Ruston Old Vicarage
What is East Ruston Old Vicarage's food hygiene rating?
East Ruston Old Vicarage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 17 September 2025.
Is East Ruston Old Vicarage 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was East Ruston Old Vicarage last inspected?
East Ruston Old Vicarage was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 East Ruston Old Vicarage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 East Ruston Old Vicarage 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 East Ruston Old Vicarage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects East Ruston Old Vicarage 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch East Ruston Old Vicarage and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
North Norfolk inspects and rates 1,517 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Norfolk →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northnorfolk.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →