The Clown Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hastings
The Clown Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2024, more than 2 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: The Clown Public House 9 Russell Street, Hastings, TN34 1QU
How it compares in Hastings
That puts The Clown Public House among the 749 places in Hastings 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 | 749 | 91% | ← The Clown Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 The Clown Public House 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 Clown Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Galleria Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Cafe La Mer Mobile caterer | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Bruno's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Babilicious 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about The Clown Public House
What is The Clown Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Clown Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 13 February 2024.
Is The Clown Public House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Clown Public House last inspected?
The Clown Public House was last inspected on 13 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Clown Public House?
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 The Clown Public House compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and The Clown Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Clown Public House 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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