Whittington Cantonese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lichfield
Whittington Cantonese 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 29 July 2024, 23 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: 13A Main Street, Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9JU
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Whittington Cantonese 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% | ← Whittington Cantonese 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 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 Whittington Cantonese 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 Whittington Cantonese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Coton House Farm Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Fisherwick Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Whittington Cantonese Takeaway
What is Whittington Cantonese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Whittington Cantonese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Whittington Cantonese 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 Whittington Cantonese Takeaway last inspected?
Whittington Cantonese Takeaway was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 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 Whittington Cantonese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Whittington Cantonese Takeaway compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Whittington Cantonese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Whittington Cantonese 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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