ESS DMS Whittington food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lichfield
ESS DMS Whittington 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 14 April 2026, 3 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: DMS Whittington, Whittington Barracks, Tamworth Road, WS14 9PY
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts ESS DMS Whittington 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% | ← ESS DMS Whittington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 ESS DMS Whittington 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 ESS DMS Whittington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coton House Farm Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Main St Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Crumb & Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Darnford Moors Golf Club & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Coton & Hopwas Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Manley's Brasserie @ The School House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Fisherwick Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Boley's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about ESS DMS Whittington
What is ESS DMS Whittington's food hygiene rating?
ESS DMS Whittington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 14 April 2026.
Is ESS DMS Whittington 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 ESS DMS Whittington last inspected?
ESS DMS Whittington was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 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 ESS DMS Whittington?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ESS DMS Whittington compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 787 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and ESS DMS Whittington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects ESS DMS Whittington 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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