The Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
The Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 26 March 2024, more than 2 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: 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lounge sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← The Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The 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 Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Amoretti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS County Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Angels Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Arrow Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Anna Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Anmol Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Lounge
What is The Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 26 March 2024.
Is The 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lounge last inspected?
The Lounge was last inspected on 26 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lounge compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while The Lounge holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The 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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