Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 November 2025, 8 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: Eagle House, 18 - 20 Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DH
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club sits behind roughly 1,304 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ← Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club 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 Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whalebone Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| The Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Reeds Homestore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Love Downham Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Allium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Seat Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club
What is Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club's food hygiene rating?
Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club last inspected?
Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club holds a 3. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Downham And Clackclose Conservative Club 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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