The Dirty Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
The Dirty Cow 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 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 24 Market Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LH
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Dirty Cow 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 Dirty Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Dirty Cow 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 Dirty Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Faro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bore Street Bakery Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| City Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Julia's Wine Shop Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about The Dirty Cow
What is The Dirty Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Dirty Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 22 July 2025.
Is The Dirty Cow 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 Dirty Cow last inspected?
The Dirty Cow was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Dirty Cow?
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 The Dirty Cow compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Dirty Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Dirty Cow 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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