Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at The Lodge, 22 Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SY, in the Exeter City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Exeter City oversees 1,087 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Exeter City is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
The Lodge, 22 Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon
Postcode
EX1 1SY
Local Authority
Exeter City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
168268

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge?

Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Exeter City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge last inspected?

Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge was last inspected on 2025-12-02. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge located?

Elizabeth Finn Trust, The Lodge is located at The Lodge, 22 Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon , EX1 1SY, in the Exeter City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX1 postcode area.