Colwill Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Plymouth City
Colwill Lodge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 April 2026, 3 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: Colwill Lodge, Leypark Walk, Plymouth, PL6 8UE
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Colwill Lodge sits behind roughly 1,270 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ← Colwill Lodge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Colwill 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 Colwill Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church & Elm Community Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| CATERed at Tor Bridge Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| ABM Catering at Leigham Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| ABM Catering at Thornbury County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Compass at Mars Wrigleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cafe JBs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| CATERed at St Edwards Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Colwill Lodge
What is Colwill Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Colwill Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Colwill Lodge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colwill Lodge last inspected?
Colwill Lodge was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Colwill Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colwill Lodge compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while Colwill Lodge holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Colwill 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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