The Lake House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cherwell
The Lake House 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 6 May 2025, 14 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: Lake House Lake Walk, Adderbury, OX17 3NG
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts The Lake House among the 977 places in Cherwell 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 | 977 | 80% | ← The Lake House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 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 The Lake House 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 Lake House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pickled Ploughman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Burrow Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| The Bell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Adderbury Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bo Peep Farm Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Thomas Franks Ltd t/a The Open House Kitchen @ Dematic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Pembroke House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The Lake House
What is The Lake House's food hygiene rating?
The Lake House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 6 May 2025.
Is The Lake House 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 The Lake House last inspected?
The Lake House was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lake House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lake House compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Lake House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects The Lake House 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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The Lake House is one of 19 rated food businesses in Adderbury. See every hygiene rating in Adderbury →
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