The Lodge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
The Lodge 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 8 November 2022, more than 3 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: The Lodge, Llanrhaeadr, Denbigh, LL16 4NL
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Lodge among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← The Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 The Lodge 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 The Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom and Jenny Williams Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2018 |
| Clwb Brecwast A Clwb Ar Ol Ysgol Bro Cinmeirch Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llanrhaeadr Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Roberts Homes (NW) Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Ysgol Bro Cinmeirch School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2017 |
| Llaethdy Llwyn Banc Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about The Lodge
What is The Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 8 November 2022.
Is The Lodge 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 The Lodge last inspected?
The Lodge was last inspected on 8 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lodge?
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 The Lodge compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Lodge 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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