The Lime Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
The Lime 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 29 May 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: 123 Buxton Road, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8DX
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Lime Lounge among the 1,728 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,728 | 82% | ← The Lime Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 The Lime 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 Lime Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowburn's Family Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Blueberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Danny's Deli Ltd Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Bowerfield Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Dolce Ltd @ Brookside Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Amarelo Brazilian Specialty Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cakes And Bakes By Jen Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Lime Lounge
What is The Lime Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Lime Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 29 May 2024.
Is The Lime 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 The Lime Lounge last inspected?
The Lime Lounge was last inspected on 29 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lime Lounge?
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 The Lime Lounge compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Lime Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Lime 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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