Southfield Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Southfield Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 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.
Address: Southfield Lodge South End Villas, Crook, DL15 8NN
How it compares in Durham
That puts Southfield Lodge among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Southfield Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 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 Southfield 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 Southfield Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenholme Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Parklands Care Home Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Bubbles and Bites Champagne and Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Pizza Presto Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Pizza Roma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Belle Vue Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2022 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
Questions about Southfield Lodge
What is Southfield Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Southfield Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Southfield 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southfield Lodge last inspected?
Southfield Lodge was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southfield 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southfield Lodge compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Southfield Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Southfield 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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Understanding this rating
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