Furzeham Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torbay
Furzeham 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
This is a fresh result: Furzeham Lodge was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Residential Care Home Furzeham Lodge Higher Furzeham Road Brixham, TQ5 8BL
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Furzeham Lodge among the 934 places in Torbay holding top marks, 81% 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 | 934 | 81% | ← Furzeham Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 364 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 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 Furzeham 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 Furzeham Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driftwood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2018 |
| The Wine Loft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Middle Street Bagel Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| At Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Brixham Maid Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Esca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Beacon House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Lucky Boat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Furzeham Lodge
What is Furzeham Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Furzeham Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Furzeham 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 Furzeham Lodge last inspected?
Furzeham Lodge was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Furzeham 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Furzeham Lodge compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Furzeham Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Furzeham 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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