The Hedgehog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The Hedgehog 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: The Hedgehog was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Lichfield score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lichfield ratings →
Address: Stafford Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8JB
How this rating has changed
The Hedgehog has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 26 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Hedgehog among the 583 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 74% 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 | 583 | 74% | ← The Hedgehog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Very 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 Hedgehog 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 Hedgehog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Springfields Nursery And Pre-School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Hazel Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Dimbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Christ Church CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Lichfield Cathedral School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about The Hedgehog
What is The Hedgehog's food hygiene rating?
The Hedgehog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 26 August 2026.
Is The Hedgehog 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 Hedgehog last inspected?
The Hedgehog was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Hedgehog?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hedgehog compare to other places in Lichfield?
74% of the 786 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Hedgehog is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Hedgehog 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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Understanding this rating
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