Elm Lodge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hart
Elm 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: Elm Lodge was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Thackhams Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hook, RG27 8JG
How it compares in Hart
That puts Elm Lodge among the 487 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% 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 | 487 | 85% | ← Elm Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 50 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 Very 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 Elm 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 Elm Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley Wintney Golf Club (The Halfway House) Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| Mama Mia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Hartley Wintney Cricket Club Other catering premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2023 |
| Phoenix Green Service Station Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Priory (Mildmay Oaks) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Caterpillars Montessori Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Oakwood Community Playgroup School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Monsoon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Elm Lodge
What is Elm Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Elm Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Elm 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 Elm Lodge last inspected?
Elm Lodge was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elm Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elm Lodge compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 576 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and Elm Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Elm 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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