WIP food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
WIP 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: 45 Tamworth Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6JW
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts WIP 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% | ← WIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 WIP 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 WIP, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Cakery & Co Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Crave Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Arukah Foods Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Lichfield Methodist Church Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Golden Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Lee Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Beerbohm Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ace Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about WIP
What is WIP's food hygiene rating?
WIP has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 20 September 2024.
Is WIP 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 WIP last inspected?
WIP 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 WIP?
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 WIP compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and WIP is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects WIP 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch WIP and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Lichfield inspects and rates 861 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Lichfield →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →