The Whippet Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The Whippet Inn 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 20 September 2024, 21 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: 21 Tamworth Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6JP
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Whippet Inn 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 Whippet Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whippet Inn 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 Whippet Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beerbohm Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ace Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Dubberley Delicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Hindley's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Lichfield Methodist Church Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Arukah Foods Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about The Whippet Inn
What is The Whippet Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Whippet Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 20 September 2024.
Is The Whippet Inn 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 Whippet Inn last inspected?
The Whippet Inn was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Whippet Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Whippet Inn compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Whippet Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Whippet Inn 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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