West Lodge Care Homes Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
West Lodge Care Homes Ltd 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
This rating dates from 7 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: West Lodge Nursing Home Peases West, Billy Row, DL15 9SY
How it compares in Durham
That puts West Lodge Care Homes Ltd among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← West Lodge Care Homes Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 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 West Lodge Care Homes Ltd 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.
Questions about West Lodge Care Homes Ltd
What is West Lodge Care Homes Ltd's food hygiene rating?
West Lodge Care Homes Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 7 January 2025.
Is West Lodge Care Homes Ltd 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 West Lodge Care Homes Ltd last inspected?
West Lodge Care Homes Ltd was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Lodge Care Homes Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Lodge Care Homes Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and West Lodge Care Homes Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects West Lodge Care Homes Ltd 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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