Al Bayt Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wandsworth
Al Bayt 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 19 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: 253 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6QB
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Al Bayt Lounge among the 1,887 places in Wandsworth holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,887 | 78% | ← Al Bayt Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 453 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 Al Bayt 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 Al Bayt Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Amen Corner Newsagents & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Arome Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| AJ Brothers Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Arma Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Afro-Beats and Carib-Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Al Bayt Lounge
What is Al Bayt Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Al Bayt Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 19 August 2024.
Is Al Bayt 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 Al Bayt Lounge last inspected?
Al Bayt Lounge was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wandsworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Al Bayt 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 Al Bayt Lounge compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Al Bayt Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Al Bayt 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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