Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Exeter City
Elizabeth Finn Trust, The 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: The Lodge, 22 Spicer Road, Exeter, EX1 1SY
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge among the 870 places in Exeter City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 870 | 87% | ← Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Elizabeth Finn Trust, The 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 Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Magdalen Road Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Bon Gout Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Calvo Loco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Central & Southern Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Barnfield Theatre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| 168 Oriental Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| 12 Bar Music and Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge
What is Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Elizabeth Finn Trust, The 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 Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge last inspected?
Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge?
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 Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Elizabeth Finn Trust, The 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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