Springfield Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
Springfield 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 30 September 2022, more than 3 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: Springfield Lodge, Low Biggins, LA6 2DH
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Springfield Lodge among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Springfield Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 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 Springfield 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 Springfield Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Academy School/college/university | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| St Mary C of E School School/college/university | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| St Marys C of E Primary Out of School Club School/college/university | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery Company Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Lunesdale Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Smile Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Springfield Lodge
What is Springfield Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Springfield Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 30 September 2022.
Is Springfield 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 Springfield Lodge last inspected?
Springfield Lodge was last inspected on 30 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Springfield Lodge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Springfield Lodge compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Springfield Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Springfield 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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