Benjamin Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Riding of Yorkshire
Benjamin 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 20 March 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: 46 Northgate, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 4EZ
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Benjamin Lodge among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Benjamin Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Benjamin 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 Benjamin Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassandra House Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
| Cottingham Adult Learning Centre School/college/university | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cassiels Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Barkers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Abigail Bakes Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Alishaan Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Benjamin Lodge
What is Benjamin Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Benjamin Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Benjamin 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 Benjamin Lodge last inspected?
Benjamin Lodge was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Benjamin Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Benjamin Lodge compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Benjamin Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Benjamin 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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