The Lounge Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Lounge Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 October 2023, more than 2 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: 20 Bridge Street, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0DR
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Lounge Bar among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← The Lounge Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 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 The Lounge Bar 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 The Lounge Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mad Jam Woman Manufacturers/packers | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Jaspers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| St Cuthberts Church Hall Other catering premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Drop-in Centre Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Coquet Confectioners Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Bakery Barn Manufacturers/packers | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Lumi Vero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Cock & Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about The Lounge Bar
What is The Lounge Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Lounge Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 October 2023.
Is The Lounge Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lounge Bar last inspected?
The Lounge Bar was last inspected on 19 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lounge Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lounge Bar compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Lounge Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Lounge Bar 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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