The Lodge by fika food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire West and Chester
The Lodge by fika holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 2025, 12 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: Grosvenor Park Lodge Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, CH1 1QQ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Lodge by fika among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← The Lodge by fika | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Very 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 by fika 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 by fika, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Belong Chester Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bonobo Bar & Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Cafe L'ALba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Bean and Cole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Belgrave Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
Questions about The Lodge by fika
What is The Lodge by fika's food hygiene rating?
The Lodge by fika has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 9 July 2025.
Is The Lodge by fika 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lodge by fika last inspected?
The Lodge by fika was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lodge by fika?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 by fika compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Lodge by fika is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Lodge by fika 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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