Clock House Pizza & Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Clock House Pizza & Kebab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 2026, 3 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: Clock House Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Clock House Pizza & Kebab among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Clock House Pizza & Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Clock House Pizza & Kebab 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 Clock House Pizza & Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfords Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2018 |
| Tandoor Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Pan Thai Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| White Hart Alehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Joshua's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Sweet Pea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Hong Kong Gardens [Ryans Restaurant Ltd] Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Clock House Pizza & Kebab
What is Clock House Pizza & Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Clock House Pizza & Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Clock House Pizza & Kebab 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clock House Pizza & Kebab last inspected?
Clock House Pizza & Kebab was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clock House Pizza & Kebab?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clock House Pizza & Kebab compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Clock House Pizza & Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Clock House Pizza & Kebab 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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