Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lichfield
Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 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: Sheepwash Farm, Fisherwick Road, Fisherwick, WS14 9JN
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery 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% | ← Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery 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 Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coton House Farm Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| St Giles Hospice - Whittington (WhiteOaks) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Main St Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Whittington Cantonese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| The Nest Wrap Around Care Club @ Whittington Primary School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Whittington Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Fisherwick Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery
What is Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery last inspected?
Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery was last inspected on 24 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 Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery 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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