Saffron Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tewkesbury
Saffron 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 27 January 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: Station Road, Woodmancote, Cheltenham, GL52 9JG
How it compares in Tewkesbury
That puts Saffron Lounge among the 657 places in Tewkesbury holding top marks, 87% 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 | 657 | 87% | ← Saffron Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Saffron Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited At Woodmancote Primary School School/college/university | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Mr Whippy Cheltenham Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Little Smarties Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Mary P's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Denley Hall - Bishops Cleeve Seniors Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| St Michaels Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| North Cotswold Foodbank Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| St Michaels Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Saffron Lounge
What is Saffron Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Saffron Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Saffron 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 Saffron Lounge last inspected?
Saffron Lounge was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
How does Saffron Lounge compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, and Saffron Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Saffron 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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