The Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
The Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2024, 23 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: 33 Valley Road, YO11 2LX
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The 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% | ← The 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Cask And Keg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Costcutter Express Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Deja Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Dovecote Playgroup School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Brunch To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
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 North Yorkshire Council on 17 July 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lodge last inspected?
The Lodge was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 months 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 The 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The 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 The Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire 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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Understanding this rating
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