The Ark Care Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Leicester City
The Ark Care 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 25 March 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: Ark Care Lodge, 94 - 96 Evington Lane, Leicester, LE5 5PP
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts The Ark Care Lodge among the 2,262 places in Leicester City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,262 | 73% | ← The Ark Care Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 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 The Ark Care 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 Ark Care Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering @ Crown Hills Community School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Allandale News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2017 |
| Anatolia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Angus And Wagyu Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Al Jam'e Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Al Barakah Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aquafarm Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about The Ark Care Lodge
What is The Ark Care Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Ark Care Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Ark Care 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 The Ark Care Lodge last inspected?
The Ark Care Lodge was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ark Care Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Ark Care Lodge compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Ark Care Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Ark Care 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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