Phat Lava Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Phat Lava 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: 54 Southgate, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 1DL
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Phat Lava Lounge among the 1,295 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,295 | 76% | ← Phat Lava Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 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 Phat Lava 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 Phat Lava Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollonis Greek Food Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Alaeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Calder Cheesehouse Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Cafe Passion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bow Legged With Brass Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Phat Lava Lounge
What is Phat Lava Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Phat Lava Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Phat Lava 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 Phat Lava Lounge last inspected?
Phat Lava Lounge was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Phat Lava 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 Phat Lava Lounge compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Phat Lava Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Phat Lava 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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