Rayleigh Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochford
Rayleigh Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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: The Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8RW
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Rayleigh Lodge among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Rayleigh Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron News Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Chris' Fish, Chicken And Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Chasers Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2019 |
| Brew & Natter Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2019 |
| Britton Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Ali Baba's Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Charcoal And Earth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Rayleigh Lodge
What is Rayleigh Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Rayleigh Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Rayleigh 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rayleigh Lodge last inspected?
Rayleigh Lodge was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rayleigh Lodge?
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 Rayleigh Lodge compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Rayleigh Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Rayleigh 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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