Massala Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Trafford
Massala 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 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 School Road, Sale, M33 7XY
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Massala Lounge sits behind roughly 1,611 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ← Massala Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Massala 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 Massala Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| Amphora Cafe LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Bean & Brush Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2015 |
| Bean Coffee Manchester No8 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| 7 Days Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Massala Lounge
What is Massala Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Massala Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Massala 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 Massala Lounge last inspected?
Massala Lounge was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Massala Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Massala Lounge compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Massala Lounge holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Massala 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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