The Gardens Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lichfield
The Gardens Cafe Bar 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 28 May 2025, 13 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: Beacon Park, Swan Road, Lichfield, WS13 6PN
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts The Gardens Cafe Bar 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 Gardens Cafe Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Gardens Cafe Bar 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 Gardens Cafe Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield City Centre Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Lakeside Bistro & Vanilla Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Le Reve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Eastern Eye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Ego@Lichfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| ASK Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Bar Home Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about The Gardens Cafe Bar
What is The Gardens Cafe Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Gardens Cafe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 28 May 2025.
Is The Gardens Cafe Bar 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 The Gardens Cafe Bar last inspected?
The Gardens Cafe Bar was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Gardens Cafe Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Gardens Cafe Bar compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 787 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Gardens Cafe Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects The Gardens Cafe Bar 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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