Clockhouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Clockhouse 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
This is a fresh result: Clockhouse was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in East Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Suffolk ratings →
Address: Pier Pavilion, North Parade, Southwold, IP18 6BN
How this rating has changed
Clockhouse was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Clockhouse among the 1,951 places in East Suffolk 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 | 1,951 | 86% | ← Clockhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 Clockhouse 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 Clockhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardwalk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 2 July 2026 |
| Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 July 2026 |
| Vertas At Southwold Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Essential Amor Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Sole Bay Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| The Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Clockhouse
What is Clockhouse's food hygiene rating?
Clockhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Clockhouse 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 Clockhouse last inspected?
Clockhouse was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clockhouse?
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 Clockhouse compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,280 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Clockhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Clockhouse 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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Clockhouse is one of 86 rated food businesses in Southwold. See every hygiene rating in Southwold →
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