The Local Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
The Local Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 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: The Local Lounge, 9 Albert Street, Denton, M34 6ZA
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The Local Lounge among the 1,195 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,195 | 74% | ← The Local Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 The Local 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 The Local Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagels At Fifty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Allens Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Acre Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Acres Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Adana Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| 95 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bennetts Potatoes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about The Local Lounge
What is The Local Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Local Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 14 January 2025.
Is The Local 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Local Lounge last inspected?
The Local Lounge was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Local 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 The Local Lounge compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The Local Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Local 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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