Loaded and The Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Holland
Loaded and The Lounge holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 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 1 Broadgate House 22 Westlode Street, Spalding, PE11 2AF
How it compares in South Holland
A 2 is rare: only 8 of 711 rated places in South Holland score this low, about one in 89. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Loaded and The Lounge | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Loaded and The Lounge the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Loaded and The Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cheers wine House & Tapas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Booths Fruit & Vegetables Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Golden Lee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Hot & Spicy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Graffiti Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Loaded and The Lounge
What is Loaded and The Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Loaded and The Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Holland Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Loaded and The Lounge safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Loaded and The Lounge last inspected?
Loaded and The Lounge was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Loaded and The Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loaded and The Lounge compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Loaded and The Lounge holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Loaded and The 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Holland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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