The Lodge At Castleford food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Forest of Dean
The Lodge At Castleford 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 15 June 2022, more than 4 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: Castleford Lodge, Castleford Gardens, Tutshill, NP16 7LF
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Lodge At Castleford among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← The Lodge At Castleford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 The Lodge At Castleford 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 Lodge At Castleford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns On The Hill School School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| A & H Jones Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Cafe On The Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Riverside Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Tutshill Community Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Panevino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Riverside Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| The Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about The Lodge At Castleford
What is The Lodge At Castleford's food hygiene rating?
The Lodge At Castleford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 15 June 2022.
Is The Lodge At Castleford 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 Lodge At Castleford last inspected?
The Lodge At Castleford was last inspected on 15 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lodge At Castleford?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lodge At Castleford compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and The Lodge At Castleford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Lodge At Castleford 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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