The Loftus Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redcar and Cleveland
The Loftus 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 21 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: West Road, Loftus, TS13 4RG
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts The Loftus Lounge among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← The Loftus Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 The Loftus 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 Loftus Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cleveland Good Neighbours Food Bank and Support Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Premiere Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| D Wadsworth & Sons Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2024 |
| Sweets, Cakes & Vapes Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Ibo’s Bunker Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Handale Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about The Loftus Lounge
What is The Loftus Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Loftus Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 21 May 2025.
Is The Loftus 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 The Loftus Lounge last inspected?
The Loftus Lounge was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Loftus Lounge?
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 The Loftus Lounge compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and The Loftus Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects The Loftus 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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