Food hygiene ratings in Lichfield
West Midlands · 896 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-09-10
40 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 28 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 168 of 362 for time to first published rating →
Explore Lichfield interactively →Changes on the register, last 12 months
Ratings in the last 12 months: 50 improved 72 declined
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Current ratings
Time to first published rating
72 days median · 93 days average
across 362 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 168 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
Latest published ratings in Lichfield
New inspection results as they appear on the register, most recent first. Ratings are published with a delay, so these are publication dates, not inspection dates.
| Date | Business | Rating | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | The Ash Tree | 5 → 4 | WS15 1PL |
| 2026-09-03 | The Hedgehog | 2 → 5 | WS13 8JB |
| 2026-09-03 | Thyme Kitchen | 4 → 3 | WS13 8ES |
| 2026-09-03 | The Cookie Cupboard | Awaiting inspection → 5 | |
| 2026-09-03 | Central England Co-operative | 4 → 5 | WS13 8ST |
| 2026-09-03 | Cafe 1874 By Gourmet Chef To Go | Awaiting inspection → 5 | WS14 9JE |
Latest changes in Lichfield
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Closed | The George & Dragon | WS13 7AJ |
| 2026-09-03 | Closed | Millfield Primary School | B78 3RQ |
| 2026-09-03 | Closed | Twisted Kitchen Wood Fired Pizza | |
| 2026-09-03 | Closed | Hub Kitchen | |
| 2026-09-03 | Opened | Curtis Catering | |
| 2026-09-03 | Opened | George And Dragon | WS13 7AJ |
| 2026-09-03 | Opened | Cafe @ Collis | WS7 4QF |
| 2026-09-03 | Opened | Curry King | WS13 6JW |
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