Caspian Lounge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Barnet
Caspian Lounge holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: 427 High Road London, N12 0AP
How it compares in Barnet
A 2 is rare: only 84 of 2,354 rated places in Barnet score this low, about one in 28. By contrast 60% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ← Caspian Lounge | |
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Caspian Lounge the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Caspian Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albanian Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2022 |
| Atariya Foods Finchley Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Annie's Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| A - Z Grocers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| B Green Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Basilico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| AM 2 PM Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Amores Oriental Mart Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Caspian Lounge
What is Caspian Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Caspian Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Barnet Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Caspian Lounge safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Caspian Lounge last inspected?
Caspian Lounge was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caspian Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Caspian Lounge compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while Caspian Lounge holds a 2. 84 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Caspian 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Barnet, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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