The Limes Country Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stratford-on-Avon
The Limes Country Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 May 2025, 13 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: Limes Farm, Forshaw Heath Road, Forshaw Heath, B94 5JZ
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Limes Country Lodge among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← The Limes Country Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Limes Country 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 Limes Country Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overstockers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Shakespeare's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| Birmingham And Solihull Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Fulford Heath Golf Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
| ND De Silva Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Serious Steaks @ The Rose \& Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 January 2026 |
| Portway Steakhouse And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2026 |
| Earlswood Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about The Limes Country Lodge
What is The Limes Country Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Limes Country Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 27 May 2025.
Is The Limes Country 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Limes Country Lodge last inspected?
The Limes Country Lodge was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Limes Country 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 Limes Country Lodge compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and The Limes Country Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Limes Country 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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