Primrose Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Guildford
Primrose Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 April 2024, more than 2 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: Primrose House, Worplesdon, GU3 3RF
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Primrose Lodge among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← Primrose Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 Primrose 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 Primrose Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asperion Hillside Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Christmas Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Fairlands Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Early Birds and Night Owls School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Grange Park Stores Nisa Local Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Claremont Court Care Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Emmanuel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Primrose Lodge
What is Primrose Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Primrose Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Primrose 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Primrose Lodge last inspected?
Primrose Lodge was last inspected on 25 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Primrose 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 Primrose Lodge compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Primrose Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Primrose 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Primrose Lodge and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Guildford inspects and rates 1,139 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Guildford →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.guildford.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →