AX Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redbridge
AX 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 16 October 2024, 20 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: 5-7 York Road, IG1 3AD
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts AX Lounge among the 1,176 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,176 | 66% | ← AX Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 AX 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 AX Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Banana Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Balfour Nursery Caring Premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Arinza Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Albert Road Children’s Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about AX Lounge
What is AX Lounge's food hygiene rating?
AX Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 16 October 2024.
Is AX 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 AX Lounge last inspected?
AX Lounge was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at AX 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 AX Lounge compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and AX Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects AX 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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