The Lovely Cider Company Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lichfield
The Lovely Cider Company Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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: Unit 21, Blythe House Farm, Lichfield Road, WS15 3QQ
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Lovely Cider Company Ltd 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% | ← The Lovely Cider Company Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lovely Cider Company Ltd 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 Lovely Cider Company Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Brewery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Cheese Gin & Ale Barn Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Shoulder Of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about The Lovely Cider Company Ltd
What is The Lovely Cider Company Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Lovely Cider Company Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 29 April 2025.
Is The Lovely Cider Company Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lovely Cider Company Ltd last inspected?
The Lovely Cider Company Ltd was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Lovely Cider Company Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lovely Cider Company Ltd compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Lovely Cider Company Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Lovely Cider Company Ltd 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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