Little Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Harborough
Little 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 19 February 2015, more than 11 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: 17 Lutterworth Road, Walcote, Leicestershire, LE17 4JW
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Little Lodge among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Little Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Little 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 Little Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walcote Service Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Kids Planet Lutterworth School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Elms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Euro Market Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Koggys Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2014 |
| The Real Ale Classroom Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2017 |
| Bay Tree Cakes Ltd Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
Questions about Little Lodge
What is Little Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Little Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 19 February 2015.
Is Little 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 Little Lodge last inspected?
Little Lodge was last inspected on 19 February 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little 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 Little Lodge compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Little Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Little 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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