Shenstone Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lichfield
Shenstone Chinese Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 32 Birmingham Road, Shenstone, Lichfield, WS14 0JR
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Shenstone Chinese Takeaway 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% | ← Shenstone Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shenstone Chinese Takeaway 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 Shenstone Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| The Bull's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Punjabi Tandoori Kitchen @ Shenstone Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| Greysbrooke Primary School School/college/university | 271 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2025 |
| Wrens Nest After School Care Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| The Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Shenstone Hall Residential Home School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| The Village Shop Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Shenstone Chinese Takeaway
What is Shenstone Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Shenstone Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 3 June 2024.
Is Shenstone Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shenstone Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Shenstone Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 3 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Shenstone Chinese Takeaway?
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 Shenstone Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Shenstone Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Shenstone Chinese Takeaway 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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