Clarence (The) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Somerset
Clarence (The) 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 9 October 2024, 21 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: Clarence Park, Clarence Road North, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4AW
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Clarence (The) among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Clarence (The) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Clarence (The) 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 Clarence (The), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence House Caring Premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Clarence Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Birnbeck House Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Burrough's Butchers Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Clarence Park Nursing Home Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Clevedon House Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Bear Inn (The) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Cedars Care Home Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Clarence (The)
What is Clarence (The)'s food hygiene rating?
Clarence (The) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Clarence (The) 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 Clarence (The) last inspected?
Clarence (The) was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clarence (The)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Clarence (The) compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Clarence (The) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Clarence (The) 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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