HPC Players Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redbridge
HPC Players 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 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit E, 43-49 Fowler Road, IG6 3FF
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts HPC Players 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% | ← HPC Players 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 HPC Players 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 HPC Players Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambino Nursery Chigwell Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Coppice Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees Christian Pre-school Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| 1856 Cafe and Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Chigwell Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Chigwell King Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Anjuman - E Shehabi (East London) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about HPC Players Lounge
What is HPC Players Lounge's food hygiene rating?
HPC Players Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 22 May 2025.
Is HPC Players 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 HPC Players Lounge last inspected?
HPC Players Lounge was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 HPC Players 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 HPC Players Lounge compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and HPC Players Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects HPC Players 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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