Luca at the Lodge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Monmouthshire
Luca at the Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Luca at the Lodge was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Lodge by Cefn Tilla, Chepstow Road, Llangeview, NP15 1EY
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Luca at the Lodge among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← Luca at the Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 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 Luca at the 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 Luca at the Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allt y Bela Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Cefn Tilla Weddings Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Cefn Tilla Shoot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
Questions about Luca at the Lodge
What is Luca at the Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Luca at the Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Luca at the 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Luca at the Lodge last inspected?
Luca at the Lodge was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Luca at the 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Luca at the Lodge compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Luca at the Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Luca at the 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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