The Longwood food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The Longwood 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 Longwood was inspected on 27 July 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: Deer Park Road, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3QP
How this rating has changed
The Longwood has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 27 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 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 Longwood 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 Longwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Longwood 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 Longwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight 2 Late Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Drayton Manor Cricket & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bonehill Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Drayton Manor Resort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Crafternoon Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Drayton Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Fazeley Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Caspian Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about The Longwood
What is The Longwood's food hygiene rating?
The Longwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 27 July 2026.
Is The Longwood 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 Longwood last inspected?
The Longwood was last inspected on 27 July 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 The Longwood?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Longwood compare to other places in Lichfield?
74% of the 786 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Longwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Longwood 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Longwood is one of 36 rated food businesses in Fazeley. See every hygiene rating in Fazeley →
Lichfield inspects and rates 896 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Lichfield →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk
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