George IV food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
George IV holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: George IV was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 34 Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LU
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts George IV 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% | ← George IV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 George IV 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 George IV, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield Arts Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| K R Evans Butchers Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Jungle Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Julia's Wine Shop Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about George IV
What is George IV's food hygiene rating?
George IV has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 9 June 2026.
Is George IV 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was George IV last inspected?
George IV was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 George IV?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 George IV compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and George IV is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects George IV 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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