The Lantern food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
The Lantern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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: 30A High Street, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NY
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Lantern among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← The Lantern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 Lantern 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 Lantern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Baptist Church Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Clare Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Mughal Knight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| J R Humphrey & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Tuckermans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| The Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about The Lantern
What is The Lantern's food hygiene rating?
The Lantern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 7 March 2025.
Is The Lantern 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lantern last inspected?
The Lantern was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lantern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lantern compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Lantern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Lantern 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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