Shire Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Huntingdonshire
Shire 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 22 January 2014, more than 12 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: Shire Lodge Warboys Road, Bury, PE26 2NU
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Shire Lodge among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 975 | 71% | ← Shire Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 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 Shire 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 Shire Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bury Cakes and Pies Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| A J Papworth Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Abbey Lane Kitchen Ltd Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Abbey College School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 October 2024 |
| Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Salem Baptist Church Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2013 |
| Ramsey Global Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Shire Lodge
What is Shire Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Shire Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 22 January 2014.
Is Shire 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 Shire Lodge last inspected?
Shire Lodge was last inspected on 22 January 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shire 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shire Lodge compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shire Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Shire 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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