Lower Lode Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tewkesbury
Lower Lode Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Lower Lode Inn was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Tewkesbury score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tewkesbury ratings →
Address: Lower Lode Hotel, Upper Lode Lock, Forthampton, GL19 4RE
How this rating has changed
Lower Lode Inn has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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How it compares in Tewkesbury
In Tewkesbury, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Lower Lode Inn sits behind roughly 668 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 668 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 8% | ← Lower Lode Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 31 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 | 10 July 2026 |
| 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 | 7 August 2026 |
| 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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Lower Lode Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lower Lode Inn last inspected?
Lower Lode Inn was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 770 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, while Lower Lode Inn holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
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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