The Longwood\* food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lichfield
The Longwood\* holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
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: Allton Avenue, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3NH
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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bonehill Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Eight 2 Late Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Drayton Manor Cricket & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Drayton Manor Resort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Footsteps Nursery & Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Drayton Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Dunstall Park Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
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 25 February 2025.
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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Longwood\* last inspected?
The Longwood\* was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 18 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 Longwood\*?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 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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