Masala Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
Masala Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 March 2026, 4 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.
Address: 27 Sea Road, East Preston, BN16 1JN
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Masala Lounge sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ← Masala Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 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 Masala Lounge 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 Masala Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2018 |
| Baytrees Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Angmering Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Dean House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Aaru Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Masala Lounge
What is Masala Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Masala Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Masala Lounge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masala Lounge last inspected?
Masala Lounge was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Masala Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masala Lounge compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Masala Lounge holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Masala 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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