Woodlands Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sefton
Woodlands 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
This is a fresh result: Woodlands Lodge was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 105 Church Road, Formby, L37 3ND
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Woodlands Lodge among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Woodlands Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Woodlands 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 Woodlands Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himalayan Spice Nepalese Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Grapes Hotel Formby - K-Town, Chik Box, Locked & Loaded, 88th Street, Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Jungle Play Formby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Little Italy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Formby Family Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bistro Moulin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Early Days Nursery Caring Premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Woodlands Lodge
What is Woodlands Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Woodlands 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 Woodlands Lodge last inspected?
Woodlands Lodge was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Woodlands Lodge?
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 Woodlands Lodge compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Woodlands Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Woodlands 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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