The Sultan Lounge
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 9 January 2026.
Quick facts
- The Sultan Lounge scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 9 January 2026.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Southend-On-Sea.
- Inspected by Southend-On-Sea Environmental Health.
Local authority: Southend-On-Sea · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a sit-down food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Sultan Lounge.
What is The Sultan Lounge's FSA hygiene rating?
The Sultan Lounge scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 9 January 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Sultan Lounge last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Sultan Lounge was on 9 January 2026, 4 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Sultan Lounge required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Sultan Lounge?
The Sultan Lounge's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Sultan Lounge compare to other venues in Southend-On-Sea?
The Sultan Lounge's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Southend-On-Sea on the dedicated Southend-On-Sea aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 9 January 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.