Abbottswood Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Norfolk
Abbottswood 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: Church Lane, Swanton Abbott, Norfolk, NR10 5DY
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Abbottswood Lodge among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← Abbottswood Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Abbottswood 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 Abbottswood Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before & After Club (Swanton Abbotts Primary School) School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Swanton Abbott CP School School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| The Jolly Farmers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2026 |
| Morton's Traditional Taste Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Abbottswood Lodge
What is Abbottswood Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Abbottswood Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Abbottswood 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 Abbottswood Lodge last inspected?
Abbottswood Lodge was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abbottswood Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Abbottswood Lodge compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Abbottswood Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Abbottswood 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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