Carthage Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Carthage 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 6 December 2023, 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: 126 Cricklewood Broadway London, NW2 3EE
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Carthage Lounge sits behind roughly 1,423 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 577 | 24% | ← Carthage Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 224 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 511 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 Carthage 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 Carthage Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bees BBQ Mobile caterer | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Alhaji Suya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Amouage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2017 |
| Anson Primary School- Oasis Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Abbey Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Ann's Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Angie's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
Questions about Carthage Lounge
What is Carthage Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Carthage Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnet Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Carthage 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 Carthage Lounge last inspected?
Carthage Lounge was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carthage 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 Carthage Lounge compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,356 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Carthage Lounge holds a 4. 577 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Carthage 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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