Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Melton
Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: Long Clawson Dairy Ltd, Hickling Lane, Long Clawson, LE14 4PJ
How it compares in Melton
That puts Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy 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 Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Marketplace Ltd Retailers - other | 298 yards away | Exempt | |
| Long Clawson Pre-school School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Before And After School Club - Long Clawson Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Long Clawson Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Long Clawson Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| The Clawson Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Squirrel Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Elms Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy
What is Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy's food hygiene rating?
Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy 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 Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy last inspected?
Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy?
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 Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy 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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