The Clumsy Cock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Suffolk
The Clumsy Cock 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 1 May 2025, 14 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: The Cock Inn, 3 Callis Street, Clare, CO10 8PX
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Clumsy Cock among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← The Clumsy Cock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 Clumsy Cock 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 Clumsy Cock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Carter Bespoke Event Catering Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Clasp Other catering premises | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| The Globe Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Clare Community Primary School - Breakfast Club School/college/university | 131 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Impact Food Group@Clare Community Primary School/college/university | 218 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clare Baptist Church Other catering premises | 230 yards away | Exempt | |
| Clare Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| The Lantern Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about The Clumsy Cock
What is The Clumsy Cock's food hygiene rating?
The Clumsy Cock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 1 May 2025.
Is The Clumsy Cock 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 Clumsy Cock last inspected?
The Clumsy Cock was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Clumsy Cock?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Clumsy Cock compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Clumsy Cock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Clumsy Cock 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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