Sefton Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lichfield
Sefton Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 Upper St John Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9DX
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Sefton Fish Bar 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% | ← Sefton Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Sefton Fish Bar 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 Sefton Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booze King Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Angel House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 55 Wade Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Lichfield Garrick Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Cakes Of Wonderland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| City Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Bore Street Bakery Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Sefton Fish Bar
What is Sefton Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sefton Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Sefton Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sefton Fish Bar last inspected?
Sefton Fish Bar was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Sefton Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sefton Fish Bar compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Sefton Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Sefton Fish Bar 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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