Lower Lode Inn

Forthampton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Lower Lode Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 23 July 2026 by Tewkesbury.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Lower Lode Inn, from March 2018 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Lower Lode Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for Lower Lode Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
26 March 2018	5 / 5	Very good
12 June 2024	5 / 5	Very good
23 July 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Lower Lode Inn in Forthampton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Lower Lode Hotel,
Upper Lode Lock,
Forthampton,
Tewkesbury,
GL19 4RE

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Lower Lode Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Lower Lode Inn?

Food hygiene at Lower Lode Inn is inspected by Tewkesbury, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.tewkesbury.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Lower Lode Inn

What is Lower Lode Inn’s food hygiene rating?

Lower Lode Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 23 July 2026.

When was Lower Lode Inn last inspected?

Lower Lode Inn was last inspected by Tewkesbury on 23 July 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.