Gemini Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Babergh
Gemini Care 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Lodge Residential Home, Old London Road, Copdock and Washbrook, IP8 3JD
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Gemini Care among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Gemini Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Gemini Care 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 Gemini Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copdock Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Copdock Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Copdock and Washbrook Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
Questions about Gemini Care
What is Gemini Care's food hygiene rating?
Gemini Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Gemini Care 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 Gemini Care last inspected?
Gemini Care was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gemini Care?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gemini Care compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Gemini Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Gemini Care 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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