The Basement Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redbridge
The Basement 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 1 June 2024, 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: 5 Goodmayes Road, IG3 9UH
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts The Basement Lounge among the 1,181 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,181 | 66% | ← The Basement Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 82 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 378 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 The Basement 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 Basement Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2018 |
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Barley Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| All Saints Church Early Educators Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| All Saints Goodmayes Foodbank Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| A2A Services Ltd (Al Noor VA) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Al-Fatiha London Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Airthrie Homes Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about The Basement Lounge
What is The Basement Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Basement Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 1 June 2024.
Is The Basement 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 The Basement Lounge last inspected?
The Basement Lounge was last inspected on 1 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Basement Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Basement Lounge compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,783 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Basement Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects The Basement 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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