Clear To Sea food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Clear To Sea 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 24 June 2026, 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in West Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Suffolk ratings →
Address: Clear to Sea 1 St Johns House, St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SJ
How this rating has changed
Clear To Sea was re-inspected on 24 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
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 West Suffolk
That puts Clear To Sea among the 1,271 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,271 | 90% | ← Clear To Sea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 247 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 Very 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 Clear To Sea 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 Clear To Sea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Barista Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Far Away Foods Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2024 |
| Dough Pusher Pizza Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2018 |
| Edis of Ely Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bury Chicken House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| B.S.E Express Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Beautiful Beers Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Clear To Sea
What is Clear To Sea's food hygiene rating?
Clear To Sea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Clear To Sea 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 Clear To Sea last inspected?
Clear To Sea was last inspected on 24 June 2026, 2 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 Clear To Sea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Clear To Sea compare to other places in West Suffolk?
90% of the 1,410 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Clear To Sea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Clear To Sea 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Clear To Sea is one of 377 rated food businesses in Bury St Edmunds. See every hygiene rating in Bury St Edmunds →
West Suffolk inspects and rates 1,657 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Suffolk →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk
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