The Apiarist food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lichfield
The Apiarist holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Apiarist was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Rear Off, 13 Tamworth Street, Lichfield, WS13 6JP
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Apiarist 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 Apiarist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Apiarist 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 Apiarist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubberley Delicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Ace Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Beerbohm Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Hindley's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Lichfield Methodist Church Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Apiarist
What is The Apiarist's food hygiene rating?
The Apiarist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Apiarist 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Apiarist last inspected?
The Apiarist was last inspected on 12 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Apiarist?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Apiarist compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Apiarist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Apiarist 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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