Forest Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sheffield
Forest 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 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Forest Lodge, 5 Forest Close, Sheffield, S35 0JW
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Forest Lodge among the 3,298 places in Sheffield 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 | 3,298 | 75% | ← Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 452 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 Very 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 Forest 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 Forest Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| BP/Subway & Spar Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Antler Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Sheffield Wadsley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Adele's Butties Breads & Bakes Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Burp Streetfood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Forest Lodge
What is Forest Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Forest Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Forest 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 Forest Lodge last inspected?
Forest Lodge was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forest Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forest Lodge compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Forest Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Forest 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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