Franks Coffee Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttlesford
Franks 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 5 September 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: 1 Market Place, Dunmow, CM6 1AX
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Franks Coffee Lounge among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Franks Coffee Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Franks 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 Franks Coffee Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Luckins Wines Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Yogi Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| The Chameleon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| The Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Galatea Brasserie Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Saracens Head Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Franks Coffee Lounge
What is Franks Coffee Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Franks Coffee Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Franks 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 Franks Coffee Lounge last inspected?
Franks Coffee Lounge was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Franks Coffee 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 Franks Coffee Lounge compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Franks Coffee Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Franks 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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