The Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dartford
The 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 23 June 2025, 12 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: Acacia Hall, High Street, Dartford, DA1 1DJ
How it compares in Dartford
That puts The Lounge among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← The Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Amar Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about The Lounge
What is The Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 23 June 2025.
Is The 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 The Lounge last inspected?
The Lounge was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lounge?
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 compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and The Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The 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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