Oak Lodge Pods food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
Oak Lodge Pods 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 27 April 2022, more than 4 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: Oak Lodge, Halesworth Road, Ilketshall St Lawrence, NR34 8NJ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Oak Lodge Pods among the 1,996 places in East Suffolk 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← Oak Lodge Pods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Oak Lodge Pods 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 Oak Lodge Pods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilketshall St Andrews Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2010 |
| The Cyder Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Trio's Catering & Event Planning Ltd Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| ASSET Nourish At Ilketshall St Lawrence Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Owlets Pre-School At Ilketshall St Lawrence Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bungay High School & Sixth Form School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Mettingham Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Oak Lodge Pods
What is Oak Lodge Pods's food hygiene rating?
Oak Lodge Pods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 27 April 2022.
Is Oak Lodge Pods 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 Oak Lodge Pods last inspected?
Oak Lodge Pods was last inspected on 27 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oak Lodge Pods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Oak Lodge Pods compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Oak Lodge Pods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Oak Lodge Pods 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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