Windsor Lodge Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Windsor Lodge Care Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 January 2024, more than 2 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: Windsor Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8SS
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Windsor Lodge Care Home sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ← Windsor Lodge Care Home | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Windsor 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 Windsor Lodge Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MunchBox Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Gerrards Cross Tennis Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2013 |
| Fulmer Infant School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| FCSCkitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Farnham Common Junior School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2014 |
| Farnham Common Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Windsor Lodge Care Home
What is Windsor Lodge Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Windsor Lodge Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 January 2024.
Is Windsor Lodge Care Home safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Windsor Lodge Care Home last inspected?
Windsor Lodge Care Home was last inspected on 11 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Windsor 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Windsor Lodge Care Home compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Windsor Lodge Care Home holds a 4. 529 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Windsor 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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