The Indian Lounge

York

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 3 March 2026 by York.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Indian Lounge, from October 2020 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Indian Lounge.

Food hygiene rating history for The Indian Lounge
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 October 2020	5 / 5	Very good
3 March 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Indian Lounge in York has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

26 Swinegate,
York,
YO1 8AZ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Indian Lounge. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Indian Lounge?

Food hygiene at The Indian Lounge is inspected by York, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.york.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Indian Lounge

What is The Indian Lounge’s food hygiene rating?

The Indian Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 March 2026.

When was The Indian Lounge last inspected?

The Indian Lounge was last inspected by York on 3 March 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.