Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lichfield
Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod 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 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Beacon Park, Swan Road, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod among the 589 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 589 | 75% | ← Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod 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 Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield City Centre Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Christ Church CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Le Reve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Ego@Lichfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Eastern Eye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Lichfield Cathedral School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod
What is Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod's food hygiene rating?
Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod 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 Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod last inspected?
Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod?
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 Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod 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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