The Lounge Bar and Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Lounge Bar and Restaurant 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 14 April 2023, more than 3 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: The Lounge Bar 5 Market Place, Tipton, DY4 7EJ
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The Lounge Bar and Restaurant among the 1,561 places in Sandwell 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← The Lounge Bar and Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Lounge Bar and Restaurant 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 Lounge Bar and Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Boulder Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Bassi Sweet Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Babylon Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| 4CT Joseph Turner Out of School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Britannia Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2020 |
Questions about The Lounge Bar and Restaurant
What is The Lounge Bar and Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Lounge Bar and Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 14 April 2023.
Is The Lounge Bar and Restaurant 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 Lounge Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
The Lounge Bar and Restaurant was last inspected on 14 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lounge Bar and Restaurant?
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 Lounge Bar and Restaurant compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Lounge Bar and Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Lounge Bar and Restaurant 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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