Hawkesyard Estate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lichfield
Hawkesyard Estate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 4 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: Armitage Lane, Armitage, Rugeley, WS15 1ED
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Hawkesyard Estate 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% | ← Hawkesyard Estate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hawkesyard Estate 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 Hawkesyard Estate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brereton Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Premier Brereton Stores Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Cafe Ru 1086 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Andys Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Hawkesyard Estate
What is Hawkesyard Estate's food hygiene rating?
Hawkesyard Estate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Hawkesyard Estate 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hawkesyard Estate last inspected?
Hawkesyard Estate was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 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 Hawkesyard Estate?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hawkesyard Estate compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Hawkesyard Estate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Hawkesyard Estate 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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