Lost Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Liverpool
Lost 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 29 September 2021, more than 4 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: 32 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1QE
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Lost Lounge sits behind roughly 2,273 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ← Lost Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lost 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 Lost Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archies Fast Food And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Albert’s Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Avas bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Bacino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Bakchich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Lost Lounge
What is Lost Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Lost Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 29 September 2021.
Is Lost 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 Lost Lounge last inspected?
Lost Lounge was last inspected on 29 September 2021, more than 4 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 Lost Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lost Lounge compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Lost Lounge holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Lost 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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