Eastgate Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lichfield
Eastgate Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 24 - 26 Eastgate Street, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 1JJ
How it compares in Lichfield
In Lichfield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Eastgate Stores sits behind roughly 589 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 589 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ← Eastgate Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Eastgate Stores 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 Eastgate Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Grove Primary School School/college/university | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Chaseview Care Home - HC-ONE Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| C Robinson & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Chase Terrace Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Cortina Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Chase Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Eastgate Stores
What is Eastgate Stores's food hygiene rating?
Eastgate Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lichfield Council on 18 December 2023.
Is Eastgate Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eastgate Stores last inspected?
Eastgate Stores was last inspected on 18 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Eastgate Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eastgate Stores compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, while Eastgate Stores holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Eastgate Stores 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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