The Lodge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bridgend
The Lodge 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Former Bettws Boys & Girls Club Heol Dewi Sant, Bettws, Bridgend
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts The Lodge among the 874 places in Bridgend holding top marks, 72% 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 | 874 | 72% | ← The Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bettws Day Nursery Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2025 |
| Newtown Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Mary Matha Eeterprises Ltd Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Awen Trading Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| B-Leaf, Awen Cultural Trust Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| DW & VG Washbourne - Egg Production Unit Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2026 |
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 Bridgend Council on 31 October 2024.
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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lodge last inspected?
The Lodge was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bridgend 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 "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 compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and The Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend 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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