Lounge 69 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
Lounge 69 holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 December 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: Ground Floor The Bling Building 69 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DY
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Lounge 69 sits behind roughly 2,803 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ← Lounge 69 | |
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,143 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 69 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 Lounge 69, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Albert’s Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Ball Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Bacino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Bar 54 Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2019 |
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Bakchich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
Questions about Lounge 69
What is Lounge 69's food hygiene rating?
Lounge 69 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Liverpool Council on 6 December 2019.
Is Lounge 69 safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Lounge 69 last inspected?
Lounge 69 was last inspected on 6 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lounge 69?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lounge 69 compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Lounge 69 holds a 3. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Lounge 69 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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