Crumb & Play food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lichfield
Crumb & Play 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 27 October 2025, 8 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 17, Heart Of The Country Shopping Village, London Road, WS14 9QR
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Crumb & Play 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% | ← Crumb & Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Crumb & Play 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 Crumb & Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Lichfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Dobbies Shenstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Manley's Brasserie @ The School House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| LB's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| ESS DMS Whittington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Anna Seward Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Crumb & Play
What is Crumb & Play's food hygiene rating?
Crumb & Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Crumb & Play 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 Crumb & Play last inspected?
Crumb & Play was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 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 Crumb & Play?
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 Crumb & Play compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Crumb & Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Crumb & Play 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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