Dobbies Shenstone food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lichfield
Dobbies Shenstone 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 16 June 2025, 12 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: Birmingham Road, Shenstone, Lichfield, WS14 0QQ
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Dobbies Shenstone 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% | ← Dobbies Shenstone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dobbies Shenstone 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 Dobbies Shenstone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Lichfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Crumb & Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Footherley Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Anna Seward Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| LB's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Lichfield Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Dobbies Shenstone
What is Dobbies Shenstone's food hygiene rating?
Dobbies Shenstone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Dobbies Shenstone 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 Dobbies Shenstone last inspected?
Dobbies Shenstone was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 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 Dobbies Shenstone?
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 Dobbies Shenstone compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Dobbies Shenstone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Dobbies Shenstone 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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