Simply Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lichfield
Simply Local holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Simply Local was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 28 Queen Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, WS7 4QH
How it compares in Lichfield
A 1 is rare: only 4 of 785 rated places in Lichfield score this low, about one in 196. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 589 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Simply Local | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Simply Local the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Simply Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & P Rogers Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cafe Fika Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Chasetown Post Office Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Chasetown Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Burntwood Rugby Club Inc Scrum N Get It Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Chase Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Simply Local
What is Simply Local's food hygiene rating?
Simply Local has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Lichfield Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Simply Local safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Simply Local last inspected?
Simply Local was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Simply Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply Local compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, while Simply Local holds a 1. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Simply Local 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Lichfield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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