Carlton Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cambridge City
Carlton Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2023, 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: 245 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1AS
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Carlton Lodge among the 998 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 998 | 78% | ← Carlton Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 Very 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 Carlton 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 Carlton Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Butterfly Day Nursery Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Banana Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| A Waller & Son Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| 5 Chapel Street B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Bowlers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Boathouse Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
Questions about Carlton Lodge
What is Carlton Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Carlton Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 9 October 2023.
Is Carlton 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carlton Lodge last inspected?
Carlton Lodge was last inspected on 9 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carlton Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carlton Lodge compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and Carlton Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Carlton 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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