Lakeside Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Darlington
Lakeside 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 9 April 2025, 15 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: South Park, Parkside, Darlington, DL1 5TD
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Lakeside Lodge among the 755 places in Darlington holding top marks, 90% 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 | 755 | 90% | ← Lakeside Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Ashleigh House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2019 |
| Abbrymar Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2014 |
| Asian Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| African, Arab and Afghan Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Art Riot Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Al Bader Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Lakeside Lodge
What is Lakeside Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Lakeside Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Lakeside 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 Lakeside Lodge last inspected?
Lakeside Lodge was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lakeside 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakeside Lodge compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Lakeside Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Lakeside 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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