The Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Swindon
The Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 August 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Hunt Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3HW
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The Lodge among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← The Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 The 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 The Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Beni's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Big Breakfast Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Baristocats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Lodge
What is The Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 10 August 2020.
Is The 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lodge last inspected?
The Lodge was last inspected on 10 August 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Lodge compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The 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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