Main St Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lichfield
Main St Cafe 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 12 June 2025, 12 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: 13C Main Street, Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9JU
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Main St Cafe 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% | ← Main St Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Main St Cafe 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 Main St Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coton House Farm Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Fisherwick Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| ESS DMS Whittington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Darnford Moors Golf Club & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Boley's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Central Coop - Streethay Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Coffee Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Main St Cafe
What is Main St Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Main St Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Main St Cafe 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 Main St Cafe last inspected?
Main St Cafe was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 12 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 Main St Cafe?
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 Main St Cafe compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Main St Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Main St Cafe 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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