Clare Town Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Suffolk
Clare Town Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 April 2013, more than 13 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Clare Town Hall The Town Hall, Market Hill, Clare, CO10 8NH
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Clare Town Hall 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% | ← Clare Town Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clare Town Hall 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 Clare Town Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Trading Post Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| J R Humphrey & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Tuckermans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| The Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 August 2024 |
| Clare Post Office & Newsagents. Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Sisterlane Retailers - other | 86 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Smalltown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Clare Town Hall
What is Clare Town Hall's food hygiene rating?
Clare Town Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 19 April 2013.
Is Clare Town Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clare Town Hall last inspected?
Clare Town Hall was last inspected on 19 April 2013, more than 13 years 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 Clare Town Hall?
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 Clare Town Hall 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 Clare Town Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Clare Town Hall 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
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