Bengal Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Riding of Yorkshire
Bengal Lounge 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 11 June 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
94% of rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Riding of Yorkshire ratings →
Address: 13-15 Railway Street, Pocklington, York, YO42 2QR
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Bengal Lounge among the 2,518 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,518 | 84% | ← Bengal Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 190 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bengal Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Street Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Peppercorn Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 July 2025 |
| Young People Count Other catering premises | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Judsons Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| WF Burton Butchers Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
| The Fresh Food Company Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Boffy's Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Jack's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Bengal Lounge
What is Bengal Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Bengal Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Bengal Lounge 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 Bengal Lounge last inspected?
Bengal Lounge was last inspected on 11 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Bengal Lounge compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,986 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bengal Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Bengal Lounge 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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Bengal Lounge is one of 73 rated food businesses in Pocklington. See every hygiene rating in Pocklington →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastriding.gov.uk
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