The Lounge Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
The Lounge Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 10 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: River Way Cafe Alton Community Centre Amery Street, Alton, GU34 1HN
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Lounge Bar among the 824 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 824 | 84% | ← The Lounge Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Very 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 Bar 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 Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Alton Masonic Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Alton Food & Wine Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2024 |
| The King's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| Slush Truck Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Bluebell Cake House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 September 2025 |
| Cassidy's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 May 2023 |
| MA Spice Ltd T/A Mifta's Restaurant Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about The Lounge Bar
What is The Lounge Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Lounge Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Lounge Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lounge Bar last inspected?
The Lounge Bar was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lounge Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lounge Bar compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Lounge Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Lounge Bar 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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The Lounge Bar is one of 249 rated food businesses in Alton. See every hygiene rating in Alton →
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