The Spiritualist food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The Spiritualist 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
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 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.
Address: 25 St John Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6NU
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Spiritualist among the 591 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 | 591 | 75% | ← The Spiritualist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 84 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 The Spiritualist 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 Spiritualist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cakes Of Wonderland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| 55 Wade Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| City Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Lichfield Garrick Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bore Street Bakery Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about The Spiritualist
What is The Spiritualist's food hygiene rating?
The Spiritualist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Spiritualist 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 Spiritualist last inspected?
The Spiritualist was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 Spiritualist?
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 The Spiritualist compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 787 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Spiritualist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Spiritualist 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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