What is the average food hygiene rating in Lichfield?

The average food hygiene rating in Lichfield is 4.66 out of 5, across 782 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Lichfield compare with the national average for food hygiene?

75.6% of rated premises in Lichfield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Lichfield 230 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Lichfield have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

591 food businesses in Lichfield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.6% of the 782 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Lichfield have a low hygiene rating?

7 food businesses in Lichfield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Lichfield food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Lichfield (859 establishments on record, 782 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Lichfield

In Lichfield, 75.6% of 782 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.66/5. These figures cover 859 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Lichfield has 591 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 782 rated premises (75.6%). 7 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 75.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -4.1 pp
National rank: 230 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Lichfield

5★ Very Good

591 (75.6%)

4★ Good

130 (16.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

54 (6.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

3 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 23 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 23 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Lichfield: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Lichfield?: The average food hygiene rating in Lichfield is 4.66 out of 5, across 782 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Lichfield compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 75.6% of rated premises in Lichfield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Lichfield 230 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Lichfield have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 591 food businesses in Lichfield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.6% of the 782 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Lichfield have a low hygiene rating?: 7 food businesses in Lichfield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Lichfield food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Lichfield (859 establishments on record, 782 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Lichfield

Lichfield Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire · WS13 6TS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Baked By BennettRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · WS13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Busy Bees At LichfieldCaring Premises · Birmingham Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire · WS14 9BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Domino's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 13B St John Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire · WS13 6NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
C Robinson & Son ButchersRetailers - other · 110 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, Staffordshire · WS7 1NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Nourished Soul's Catering By KarleMobile caterer · WS13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
HallbyRetailers - other · Sure Store, Trent Valley Industrial Estate, Eastern Avenue, Lichfield · WS13 6UY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Lee GardenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lee Garden Cantonese Restaurant, 50 Tamworth Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire · WS13 6JJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · Crossfield Industrial Estate, Crossfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire · WS13 6RJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Railway InnPub/bar/nightclub · 4 Main Street, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffordshire · WS14 0LZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
St Leonard's CE Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Syerscote Lane, Wigginton, Tamworth, Staffordshire · B79 9DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Humbuckers @ Neon Sound StudiosRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 4 New Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire · WS7 0AZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Lichfield

Sunny WinesRetailers - other · 150 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, Staffordshire · WS7 1NT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Lifestyle ExpressRetailers - other · 43A Bells Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire · WS7 2PD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 October 2024
Costcutter - Dehal SuperstoreRetailers - other · 50 Chorley Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire · WS7 2NU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2024
The Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire · WS13 6LG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025
The TridentPub/bar/nightclub · 166 Chase Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire · WS7 0DX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 April 2026
Fortune GardenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 11A Coleshill Street, Fazeley, Tamworth, Staffordshire · B78 3RB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Johnny Wong Chinese RestaurantTakeaway/sandwich shop · 25 Burntwood Town Shopping Centre, Cannock Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood · WS7 1JR
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 859 real Food Standards Agency records for Lichfield, of which 782 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.