Cleverclogs (Longwater) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Norfolk
Cleverclogs (Longwater) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Cleverclogs (Longwater) was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Norfolk ratings →
Address: 441 Dereham Road, Costessey, Norfolk, NR5 0SG
How this rating has changed
Cleverclogs (Longwater) has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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 South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Cleverclogs (Longwater) sits behind roughly 843 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 843 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | ← Cleverclogs (Longwater) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cleverclogs (Longwater) 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 Cleverclogs (Longwater), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benissimo Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2025 |
| Coffee2Go Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Chapel Break Infant School - Norse Commercial Services School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Barley Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Avenue Fish Chicken & Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Costessey Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Castle Carvery - Clocktower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2026 |
| Cascade (Hurst House) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Cleverclogs (Longwater)
What is Cleverclogs (Longwater)'s food hygiene rating?
Cleverclogs (Longwater) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Cleverclogs (Longwater) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cleverclogs (Longwater) last inspected?
Cleverclogs (Longwater) was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cleverclogs (Longwater)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cleverclogs (Longwater) compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 999 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Cleverclogs (Longwater) holds a 4. 102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Cleverclogs (Longwater) 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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Cleverclogs (Longwater) is one of 60 rated food businesses in Costessey. See every hygiene rating in Costessey →
South Norfolk inspects and rates 1,111 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Norfolk →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/
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