Fir Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Yorkshire
Fir 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
The rating dates from 8 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Fir Lodge 82 South Parade, DL7 8SJ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Fir Lodge among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Fir Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Fir 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 Fir Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northallerton Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| Koop Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Elmscott Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| South Side Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Southwoods Nursing Home Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Nags Head Northallerton Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Bianco Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Easy Shop 4U LTD Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
Questions about Fir Lodge
What is Fir Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Fir Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 8 December 2022.
Is Fir 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 Fir Lodge last inspected?
Fir Lodge was last inspected on 8 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fir Lodge?
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 Fir Lodge compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fir Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Fir 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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