Orchard Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Havant
Orchard 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 3 November 2023, more than 2 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: 22 Orchard Road, Havant, PO9 1AU
How it compares in Havant
That puts Orchard Lodge among the 782 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% 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 | 782 | 91% | ← Orchard Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 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 Orchard 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 Orchard Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethos coffee & brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| C J Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Eco Freaks Emporium Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Boswells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Orchard Lodge
What is Orchard Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 3 November 2023.
Is Orchard 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 Orchard Lodge last inspected?
Orchard Lodge was last inspected on 3 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orchard 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 Orchard Lodge compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Orchard Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Orchard 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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