K Lodge Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
K Lodge Care Home 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 18 February 2025, 16 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: 50 North End, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8JB
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts K Lodge Care Home among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← K Lodge Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 K Lodge Care Home 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 K Lodge Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Street Stores Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Higham Ferrers Town Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Green Dragon Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| Higham Refill Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Costcutter Convenience Store And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Golden Pavilion 15 Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Ferrers & Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about K Lodge Care Home
What is K Lodge Care Home's food hygiene rating?
K Lodge Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 18 February 2025.
Is K Lodge Care Home 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 K Lodge Care Home last inspected?
K Lodge Care Home was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at K Lodge Care Home?
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 K Lodge Care Home compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and K Lodge Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects K Lodge Care Home 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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