Lichfield Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Lichfield Vaults holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 18 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: 11 Church Street, HR1 2LR
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Lichfield Vaults sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Lichfield Vaults | |
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Lichfield Vaults 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 Lichfield Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodder Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2015 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2015 |
| Ainslie House Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Green Dragon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Donut Delights Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Eden Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Lichfield Vaults
What is Lichfield Vaults's food hygiene rating?
Lichfield Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Lichfield Vaults safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lichfield Vaults last inspected?
Lichfield Vaults was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lichfield Vaults?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lichfield Vaults compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lichfield Vaults holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Lichfield Vaults 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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