Mill Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
Mill Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 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: Mill Lodge, Branston Road, LN4 2RF
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Mill Lodge among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Mill Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Mill 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 Mill Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Bites Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bishop King C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Axed Lincoln Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Ampal Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bramwell Catering Ltd/Kidz Kitchen Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Adrian O'Brien & Rachel O'Brien Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Anglian Water Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bistro Polonia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Mill Lodge
What is Mill Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Mill Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Mill 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mill Lodge last inspected?
Mill Lodge was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mill 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 Mill Lodge compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Mill Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Mill 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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