Tudor Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Tudor 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 28 November 2018, more than 7 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: Amber Lodge 34 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Tudor Lodge among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Tudor Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Tudor 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 Tudor Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberlea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Caythorpe House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| Millbrook Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| Rivendell Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Buddies B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Court Hill Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2017 |
| Heathcote Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Tudor Lodge
What is Tudor Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Tudor Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 28 November 2018.
Is Tudor 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 Tudor Lodge last inspected?
Tudor Lodge was last inspected on 28 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tudor 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tudor Lodge compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Tudor Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Tudor 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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