Lower Lodge Respite Service food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Swansea
Lower Lodge Respite Service 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 29 January 2019, more than 7 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: Lower Lodge, Cadle Mill, SA5 4PA
How it compares in Swansea
That puts Lower Lodge Respite Service among the 1,465 places in Swansea holding top marks, 69% 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 | 1,465 | 69% | ← Lower Lodge Respite Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 208 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 296 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 Lower Lodge Respite Service 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 Lower Lodge Respite Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Curry Pot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Fforestfach Day Service Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Blaen-Y-Maes Drop in Centre Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Cencora Alliance Healthcare Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Blaenymaes Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Blaenymaes Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Lower Lodge Respite Service
What is Lower Lodge Respite Service's food hygiene rating?
Lower Lodge Respite Service has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 29 January 2019.
Is Lower Lodge Respite Service 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 Lower Lodge Respite Service last inspected?
Lower Lodge Respite Service was last inspected on 29 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swansea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lower Lodge Respite Service?
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 Lower Lodge Respite Service compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and Lower Lodge Respite Service is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects Lower Lodge Respite Service 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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