Minchenden Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Enfield
Minchenden Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Minchenden Lodge was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 54 Blagdens Lane, London, N14 6DD
How it compares in Enfield
That puts Minchenden Lodge among the 1,251 places in Enfield holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,251 | 59% | ← Minchenden Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 440 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 96 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Minchenden 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 Minchenden Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Pullinger Playgroup Other catering premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Alan Pullinger Youth Cntr Pub/bar/nightclub | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ashmole Academy Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bar Cafeteria Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Avenue Road Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
| Amberley House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Minchenden Lodge
What is Minchenden Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Minchenden Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Minchenden 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Minchenden Lodge last inspected?
Minchenden Lodge was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Minchenden 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Minchenden Lodge compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and Minchenden Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Minchenden 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Minchenden Lodge and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Enfield inspects and rates 2,373 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Enfield →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.enfield.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →