Waitrose food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lichfield
Waitrose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Waitrose was inspected on 19 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: Stonneyland Drive, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6RX
How this rating has changed
Waitrose was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 Waitrose 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% | ← Waitrose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waitrose 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 Waitrose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew City Lichfield Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Access Bookings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Lichfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Christ Church CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Footsteps Nursery Hawthorn Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Anna Seward Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Waitrose
What is Waitrose's food hygiene rating?
Waitrose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Waitrose 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waitrose last inspected?
Waitrose was last inspected on 19 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 Waitrose?
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 Waitrose compare to other places in Lichfield?
74% of the 786 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Waitrose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Waitrose 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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