The Clay Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fylde
The Clay Club 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 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14 St Andrews Road South, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1SR
How it compares in Fylde
That puts The Clay Club among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← The Clay Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Clay 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 The Clay Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Beurre Patisserie Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Andalucian Olive Company T/A Dip Drizzle Drink Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Anton's cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Blessing House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Blacksheep Tearoom at St Annes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Anatolia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| East Pavilion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about The Clay Club
What is The Clay Club's food hygiene rating?
The Clay Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 8 November 2024.
Is The Clay Club 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 The Clay Club last inspected?
The Clay Club was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Clay Club?
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 Clay Club compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and The Clay Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects The Clay 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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