Clarke's Bakery ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
Clarke's Bakery ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 9 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: Clarke's Bakery, 84 North Street, Sudbury, CO10 1RF
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Clarke's Bakery ltd among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Clarke's Bakery ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Clarke's Bakery ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Finnegan's Whiskers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Deli@Twentea & Twenteaone Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Grover And Allen (J D Wetherspoon) Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Jamie's Meat Inn Ltd Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| North Street Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
Questions about Clarke's Bakery ltd
What is Clarke's Bakery ltd's food hygiene rating?
Clarke's Bakery ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Clarke's Bakery ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clarke's Bakery ltd last inspected?
Clarke's Bakery ltd was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
How does Clarke's Bakery ltd compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Clarke's Bakery ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Clarke's Bakery ltd 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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