Nowka 71 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lichfield
Nowka 71 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 30 May 2024, 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: 8 Lombard Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6DR
How it compares in Lichfield
In Lichfield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Nowka 71 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% | ← Nowka 71 | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Nowka 71 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 Nowka 71, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arukah Foods Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Bloom Cakery & Co Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Crave Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Lichfield Methodist Church Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Golden Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Lee Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Beerbohm Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ace Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Nowka 71
What is Nowka 71's food hygiene rating?
Nowka 71 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lichfield Council on 30 May 2024.
Is Nowka 71 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nowka 71 last inspected?
Nowka 71 was last inspected on 30 May 2024, 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 Nowka 71?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nowka 71 compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, while Nowka 71 holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Nowka 71 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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