Bronze Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newham
Bronze Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 January 2026, 5 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: 291 - 293 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8EQ
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Bronze Lounge sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 509 | 21% | ← Bronze Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 231 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bronze 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 Bronze Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| 8 Slices Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Arigatosushi Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about Bronze Lounge
What is Bronze Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Bronze Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newham Council on 17 January 2026.
Is Bronze Lounge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bronze Lounge last inspected?
Bronze Lounge was last inspected on 17 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bronze Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bronze Lounge compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Bronze Lounge holds a 4. 509 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Bronze 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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