Lounge 2.0 (WAS) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Middlesbrough
Lounge 2.0 (WAS) holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 November 2019, more than 6 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: 7-13 Waterloo Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3PR
How it compares in Middlesbrough
A 2 is rare: only 23 of 1,030 rated places in Middlesbrough score this low, about one in 45. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 868 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ← Lounge 2.0 (WAS) | |
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 133 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety 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 Lounge 2.0 (WAS) the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Lounge 2.0 (WAS), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Abduls Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Ayresome Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| AJ's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Babylon Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Abingdon Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Lounge 2.0 (WAS)
What is Lounge 2.0 (WAS)'s food hygiene rating?
Lounge 2.0 (WAS) has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Middlesbrough Council on 21 November 2019.
Is Lounge 2.0 (WAS) safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Lounge 2.0 (WAS) last inspected?
Lounge 2.0 (WAS) was last inspected on 21 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Middlesbrough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lounge 2.0 (WAS)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lounge 2.0 (WAS) compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, while Lounge 2.0 (WAS) holds a 2. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Lounge 2.0 (WAS) 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 2 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 Middlesbrough, 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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