Clives Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Clives Veg holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 8 Blythe Way, Gamlingay, SG19 3JQ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Clives Veg among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Clives Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Clives Veg 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 Clives Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamlingay Community Centre Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Thrumster Church Other catering premises | 159 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caterlink @ Gamlingay Village Primary School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| LJ's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Happy Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 April 2026 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Premier Express Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Bowick Enterprises The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about Clives Veg
What is Clives Veg's food hygiene rating?
Clives Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 25 May 2021.
Is Clives Veg 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clives Veg last inspected?
Clives Veg was last inspected on 25 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clives Veg?
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 Clives Veg compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Clives Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Clives Veg 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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Clives Veg is one of 19 rated food businesses in Gamlingay. See every hygiene rating in Gamlingay →
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