Zen Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bury
Zen 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 21 October 2024, 20 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: Ground Floor, 50 Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0LL
How it compares in Bury
That puts Zen Lounge among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% 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 | 828 | 75% | ← Zen Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 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 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 Zen 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 Zen Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Parish Church Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Broad Street Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Bloom Coffee Co Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
| Bury Town Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2018 |
| Bury Grammar School School/college/university | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bury United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Coffee Creations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Zen Lounge
What is Zen Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Zen Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Zen 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 Zen Lounge last inspected?
Zen Lounge was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zen 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zen Lounge compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and Zen Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Zen 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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