The Fonc Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Fonc Lounge 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 9 January 2024, 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: 1 Royal Victoria Apartments 1 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LN
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Fonc Lounge among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Fonc Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Fonc 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 Fonc Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pier Head Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Gee Whites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Masala Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Scoopies Other catering premises | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Rainbow Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| La Trattoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| H B Hibbs Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Fonc Lounge
What is The Fonc Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Fonc Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 January 2024.
Is The Fonc 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fonc Lounge last inspected?
The Fonc Lounge was last inspected on 9 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fonc Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fonc Lounge compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Fonc Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Fonc 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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