Lounge North Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Lounge North Cafe 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 May 2012, more than 14 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Union Building, Birmingham City Students Union, Franchise Street, B42 2SU
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Lounge North Cafe among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Lounge North Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Lounge North Cafe 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 Lounge North Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| Argos Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2009 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2013 |
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Aston Hotel Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2012 |
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Anchor Retirement Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2011 |
Questions about Lounge North Cafe
What is Lounge North Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lounge North Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 May 2012.
Is Lounge North Cafe 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 Lounge North Cafe last inspected?
Lounge North Cafe was last inspected on 22 May 2012, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lounge North Cafe?
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 Lounge North Cafe compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Lounge North Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Lounge North Cafe 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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