Pennwood Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stroud
Pennwood 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 30 January 2026, 5 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: Penn Wood Lodge, Wotton Road, Kingswood, GL12 8RA
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Pennwood Lodge among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← Pennwood Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 Pennwood 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 Pennwood Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited At Kingswood County Primary School School/college/university | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Dragonflies Out Of School Club Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Keepers In Kingswood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| The Village Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Kingswood Village Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Katharine Lady Berkeleys School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Kingswood Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 April 2012 |
| Masonic Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Pennwood Lodge
What is Pennwood Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Pennwood Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Pennwood 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 Pennwood Lodge last inspected?
Pennwood Lodge was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pennwood 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 Pennwood Lodge compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Pennwood Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Pennwood 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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Pennwood Lodge is one of 51 rated food businesses in Wotton-under-Edge. See every hygiene rating in Wotton-under-Edge →
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