The English Indian food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Lichfield
The English Indian holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 15 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 10, Shires Industrial Estate, Essington Close, WS14 9AZ
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The English Indian 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 English Indian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 English Indian 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 English Indian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew City Lichfield Manufacturers/packers | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Access Bookings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Lichfield Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Anna Seward Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| King Edward VI School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Booze King Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about The English Indian
What is The English Indian's food hygiene rating?
The English Indian has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 14 March 2025.
Is The English Indian 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The English Indian last inspected?
The English Indian was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 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 English Indian?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 English Indian compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The English Indian is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The English Indian 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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