Handsacre Local Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lichfield
Handsacre Local Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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 3 To 4, Tuppenhurst Lane, Handsacre, WS15 4EH
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Handsacre Local 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% | ← Handsacre Local 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 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 Handsacre Local 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 Handsacre Local Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin's - Handsacre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Good View Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2025 |
| Hayes Meadow Primary School School/college/university | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Poppins Day Nursery Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Handsacre Methodist Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| The Olde Peculiar Pub/bar/nightclub | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Michael's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 436 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Handsacre Local Ltd
What is Handsacre Local Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Handsacre Local Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Handsacre Local 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Handsacre Local Ltd last inspected?
Handsacre Local Ltd was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Handsacre Local 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Handsacre Local Ltd compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Handsacre Local Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Handsacre Local 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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