Stansted Airport Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Uttlesford
Stansted Airport Lodge holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the hotel and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 August 2021, 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: Dervish Lodge, The Street, Takeley, CM22 6QS
How it compares in Uttlesford
A 1 is rare: only 7 of 650 rated places in Uttlesford score this low, about one in 93. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 583 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← Stansted Airport Lodge | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Stansted Airport Lodge the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Stansted Airport Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Forest Venison Farmers/growers | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Deluxe Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| BP Service Station (M & S Simply Foods) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Stansted Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| The Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Stansted Airport Lodge
What is Stansted Airport Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Stansted Airport Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Uttlesford Council on 18 August 2021.
Is Stansted Airport Lodge safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The hotel is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Stansted Airport Lodge last inspected?
Stansted Airport Lodge was last inspected on 18 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stansted Airport Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stansted Airport Lodge compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, while Stansted Airport Lodge holds a 1. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Stansted Airport 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Uttlesford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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