Gourmet Chef @ The Crown Inn

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-26
Rating changed from AwaitingInspection

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Gourmet Chef @ The Crown Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Square, Elford, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9DB, in the Lichfield local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Lichfield oversees 861 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lichfield is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The Square, Elford, Tamworth, Staffordshire
Postcode
B79 9DB
Local Authority
Lichfield
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1856745

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
AwaitingInspection

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Gourmet Chef @ The Crown Inn?

Gourmet Chef @ The Crown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lichfield.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Gourmet Chef @ The Crown Inn last inspected?

Gourmet Chef @ The Crown Inn was last inspected on 2026-02-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Gourmet Chef @ The Crown Inn located?

Gourmet Chef @ The Crown Inn is located at The Square, Elford, Tamworth, Staffordshire , B79 9DB, in the Lichfield local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the B79 postcode area.