The Lodge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
The Lodge 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
This is a fresh result: The Lodge was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Suffolk Ski Centre, Bourne Hill, Wherstead, IP2 8NQ
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Lodge among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← The Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 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 Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Bridge Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Avocet Court Nursing Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Anji's Lunch Van Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| Anderson Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
Questions about The Lodge
What is The Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 19 May 2026.
Is 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lodge last inspected?
The Lodge was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lodge compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects 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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