The Malt Shovel

Lichfield

Heads up: The Malt Shovel no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Lichfield. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 1 / 5 · Major improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Malt Shovel scored just 1 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Improvement necessary Confidence in management Major improvement necessary

Last inspected on 29 July 2021 by Lichfield.

What does this rating mean?

The Malt Shovel in Lichfield has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Lower Lane,
Chorley,
Lichfield,
Staffordshire,
WS13 8DD

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Malt Shovel. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Malt Shovel?

Food hygiene at The Malt Shovel is inspected by Lichfield, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Malt Shovel

What is The Malt Shovel’s food hygiene rating?

The Malt Shovel has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 29 July 2021.

When was The Malt Shovel last inspected?

The Malt Shovel was last inspected by Lichfield on 29 July 2021.

Is a 1 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Malt Shovel closed down?

The Malt Shovel no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Lichfield, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.