Lounge India food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Lounge India holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 July 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Chelmsford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chelmsford ratings →
Address: Stock Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8PS
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Lounge India sits behind roughly 1,335 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,335 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 6% | ← Lounge India | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 India 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 India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Youth Services Other catering premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Chelmsford Hockey Club Pitch Side Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Chelmsford Sports Pavilion Main Club House Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Lounge India
What is Lounge India's food hygiene rating?
Lounge India has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Lounge India safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lounge India last inspected?
Lounge India was last inspected on 25 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lounge India?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lounge India compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,456 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Lounge India holds a 4. 84 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Lounge India 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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Lounge India is one of 36 rated food businesses in Galleywood. See every hygiene rating in Galleywood →
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