Lounge@26 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stratford-on-Avon
Lounge@26 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 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 26 High Street, Alcester, B49 5AB
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Lounge@26 among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← Lounge@26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Very 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 Lounge@26 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@26, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester Unionist Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| The Bear Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Alcester Country Market Other catering premises | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Chapter 23 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Superdrug Retailers - other | 46 yards away | Exempt | |
| Camilla Jones Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The Spice Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Lounge@26
What is Lounge@26's food hygiene rating?
Lounge@26 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 19 August 2024.
Is Lounge@26 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 Lounge@26 last inspected?
Lounge@26 was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lounge@26?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lounge@26 compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and Lounge@26 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Lounge@26 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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