Lotus Care LTD food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Lotus Care LTD 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
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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: Brandon Lodge Care Home Brandon Lane, Brandon, DH7 8PH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Lotus Care LTD among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Lotus Care LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Lotus Care LTD 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 Lotus Care LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Billie Jo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bone Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Emmys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Emmys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Beech Park Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| CJs Funhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Chinachina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Lotus Care LTD
What is Lotus Care LTD's food hygiene rating?
Lotus Care LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Lotus Care LTD 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 Lotus Care LTD last inspected?
Lotus Care LTD was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lotus Care LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lotus Care LTD compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Lotus Care LTD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Lotus Care LTD 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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