Lower Lode Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tewkesbury
Lower Lode Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 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: Lower Lode Hotel, Upper Lode Lock, Forthampton, GL19 4RE
How it compares in Tewkesbury
That puts Lower Lode Inn among the 657 places in Tewkesbury holding top marks, 87% 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 | 657 | 87% | ← Lower Lode Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 Lower Lode Inn 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 Lode Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Abbey View School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Salerno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Apperley House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Church Street Gifts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Mezbaan Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Abbey Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Caffe E Vino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Lower Lode Inn
What is Lower Lode Inn's food hygiene rating?
Lower Lode Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Lower Lode Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lower Lode Inn last inspected?
Lower Lode Inn was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lower Lode Inn?
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 Lower Lode Inn compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, and Lower Lode Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Lower Lode Inn 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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