Sara Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnet
Sara Lodge 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 6 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: 24 Talbot Crescent London, NW4 4PE
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Sara Lodge among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Sara Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 514 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 Sara 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 Sara Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Barnet Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Atari-Tei Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Aplomb Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ashton Lodge Care Home (Lukka Care Homes Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Avane Cloud Kitchen (Unit 29) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Atacadao Das Carnes Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Sara Lodge
What is Sara Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Sara Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 6 June 2022.
Is Sara 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sara Lodge last inspected?
Sara Lodge was last inspected on 6 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sara 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 Sara Lodge compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Sara Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Sara 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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