The Earl Of Lichfield Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The Earl Of Lichfield Arms 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
The rating dates from 27 May 2025, 13 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: 8 Conduit Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6JR
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Earl Of Lichfield Arms 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% | ← The Earl Of Lichfield Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Earl Of Lichfield Arms 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 The Earl Of Lichfield Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Dubberley Delicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Ace Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Hindley's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Beerbohm Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Jungle Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| K R Evans Butchers Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about The Earl Of Lichfield Arms
What is The Earl Of Lichfield Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Earl Of Lichfield Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 27 May 2025.
Is The Earl Of Lichfield Arms 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 The Earl Of Lichfield Arms last inspected?
The Earl Of Lichfield Arms was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 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 The Earl Of Lichfield Arms?
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 The Earl Of Lichfield Arms compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Earl Of Lichfield Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Earl Of Lichfield Arms 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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