Melbourne Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lichfield
Melbourne Cafe 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 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 32 - 34 Bird Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6PR
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Melbourne Cafe 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% | ← Melbourne Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Melbourne Cafe 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 Melbourne Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Reve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Ego@Lichfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Eastern Eye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| ASK Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bar Home Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Lal Bagh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Melbourne Cafe
What is Melbourne Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Melbourne Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Melbourne Cafe 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 Melbourne Cafe last inspected?
Melbourne Cafe was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 Melbourne Cafe?
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 Melbourne Cafe compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Melbourne Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Melbourne Cafe 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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