The Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Redditch
The Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: 1244 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, B96 6AA
How it compares in Redditch
That puts The Lounge among the 279 places in Redditch holding top marks, 76% 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 | 279 | 76% | ← The Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 45 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood House Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Astwood Bank Food Emporium Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Simply Local Astwood Bank Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Astwood Smiles Nursery Caring Premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Hangry Moose At Bank Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about The Lounge
What is The Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lounge last inspected?
The Lounge was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lounge?
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 compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 368 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and The Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects The 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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