The Hunting Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
The Hunting Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Hunting Lodge was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 38 South Street, LE12 8LZ
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The Hunting Lodge among the 1,049 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,049 | 80% | ← The Hunting Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 166 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 176 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 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 The Hunting 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 The Hunting Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Baptist Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Freckles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2025 |
| Barrow Boating Riverside Cafe Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Barrow Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Barrow Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Barrow Pre School Playgroup School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Barrow Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
Questions about The Hunting Lodge
What is The Hunting Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Hunting Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 19 June 2026.
Is The Hunting 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hunting Lodge last inspected?
The Hunting Lodge was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hunting Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Hunting Lodge compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,318 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Hunting Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Hunting 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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