The Lodge At Woburn Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Lodge At Woburn Farm 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 12 June 2024, more than 2 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: Steeplewood House Woburn Farm, Stirrups Lane, Corton, NR32 5LE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Lodge At Woburn Farm among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← The Lodge At Woburn Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Lodge At Woburn Farm 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 Lodge At Woburn Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadland Sands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Corton Playing Field Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2009 |
| Corton Coastal Village Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Lowestoft & Yarmouth RUFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2025 |
Questions about The Lodge At Woburn Farm
What is The Lodge At Woburn Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Lodge At Woburn Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 12 June 2024.
Is The Lodge At Woburn Farm 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 Lodge At Woburn Farm last inspected?
The Lodge At Woburn Farm was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lodge At Woburn Farm?
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 Lodge At Woburn Farm compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Lodge At Woburn Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Lodge At Woburn Farm 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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