The Indian Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
The Indian Lounge holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: 26 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Indian Lounge sits behind roughly 1,692 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ← The Indian Lounge | |
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Indian 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 Indian Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about The Indian Lounge
What is The Indian Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Indian Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by York Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The Indian Lounge safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Indian Lounge last inspected?
The Indian Lounge was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Indian Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Indian Lounge compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while The Indian Lounge holds a 3. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Indian 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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