Lounge Afrique food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Middlesbrough
Lounge Afrique holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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: 25 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1LP
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Lounge Afrique among the 868 places in Middlesbrough holding top marks, 84% 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 | 868 | 84% | ← Lounge Afrique | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 133 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 Lounge Afrique 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 Afrique, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bar Cuda Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Alkaline Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Body Extreme Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Bloom Other catering premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Lounge Afrique
What is Lounge Afrique's food hygiene rating?
Lounge Afrique has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Lounge Afrique 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lounge Afrique last inspected?
Lounge Afrique was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Middlesbrough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lounge Afrique?
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 Lounge Afrique compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Lounge Afrique is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Lounge Afrique 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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