The Old Lodge Public House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stroud
The Old Lodge Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
92% of rated food businesses in Stroud score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stroud ratings →
Address: Minchinhampton Common, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AQ
How this rating has changed
The Old Lodge Public House has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 23 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stroud
That puts The Old Lodge Public House among the 803 places in Stroud holding top marks, 81% 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 | 803 | 81% | ← The Old Lodge Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 The Old Lodge Public House 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 The Old Lodge Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Shop On The Common Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Beaudesert Park School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Halfway Cafe/The Lunchbox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Charity Barn Preserves Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Horsfall House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2021 |
| Hobbs House Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Little Trees (Was Pollys Day Nursery) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The Old Lodge Public House
What is The Old Lodge Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Lodge Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 23 June 2026.
Is The Old Lodge Public House 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Lodge Public House last inspected?
The Old Lodge Public House was last inspected on 23 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Lodge Public House?
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 The Old Lodge Public House compare to other places in Stroud?
81% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Lodge Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Old Lodge Public House 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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