Loungelato food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tandridge
Loungelato 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 7 January 2025, 18 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: 27 High Street, Caterham, CR3 5UE
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Loungelato among the 562 places in Tandridge holding top marks, 92% 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 | 562 | 92% | ← Loungelato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 Loungelato 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 Loungelato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Ph Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Best Zone Convenience Store Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Elite Garages Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Fernando's Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Eddies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Acorns Afterschool & Breakfast Club School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Compass @ Hillcroft Primary School School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Loungelato
What is Loungelato's food hygiene rating?
Loungelato has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Loungelato 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 Loungelato last inspected?
Loungelato was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Loungelato?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loungelato compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Loungelato is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Loungelato 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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