The Beacon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The Beacon 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: 20-22 Tamworth Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6JJ
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Beacon among the 591 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 | 591 | 75% | ← The Beacon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 84 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 The Beacon 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 Beacon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beerbohm Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Lichfield Methodist Church Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ace Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Hindley's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Dubberley Delicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Egg Free Cake Box Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The Beacon
What is The Beacon's food hygiene rating?
The Beacon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 20 September 2024.
Is The Beacon 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 Beacon last inspected?
The Beacon 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 Beacon?
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 The Beacon compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 787 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Beacon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Beacon 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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