The Wych Elm food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The Wych Elm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, WS7 2BU
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Wych Elm 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% | ← The Wych Elm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Wych Elm 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 Wych Elm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burntwood Foodbank Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Joe's Pizza Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Burntwood Be A Friend Community Store Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Chase Butchers Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Cortina Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Chase Terrace Primary Academy School/college/university | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The Wych Elm
What is The Wych Elm's food hygiene rating?
The Wych Elm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 23 July 2024.
Is The Wych Elm 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wych Elm last inspected?
The Wych Elm was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 Wych Elm?
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 The Wych Elm compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 787 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Wych Elm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Wych Elm 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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