Dipalee Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Dipalee 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 22 July 2025, 11 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: 18 Castle Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1BP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Dipalee Lounge among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Dipalee Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 Dipalee 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 Dipalee Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashan Pani Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Pure Patisserie Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Domino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Jedidiah Buckingham Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Hamilton House Care Home Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Greek House Souvlaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Buckingham Fort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Dipalee Lounge
What is Dipalee Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Dipalee Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Dipalee 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 Dipalee Lounge last inspected?
Dipalee Lounge was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dipalee 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 Dipalee Lounge compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dipalee Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Dipalee 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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