The Coffee Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
The Coffee 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 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: High Wych Lane, High Wych, Hertfordshire, CM21 0JJ
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Coffee Lounge among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire 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 | 977 | 84% | ← The Coffee Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 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 Coffee 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 Coffee Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaseways (Residential Home) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Frostyfields Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Body Active Health & Fitness Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2024 |
Questions about The Coffee Lounge
What is The Coffee Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 30 August 2024.
Is The Coffee 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 Coffee Lounge last inspected?
The Coffee Lounge was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Coffee Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Coffee Lounge compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Coffee Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Coffee 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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