The Star food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Staffordshire
The Star holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Star, Parkhall Lane, Church Leigh, ST10 4PT
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts The Star among the 741 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 741 | 73% | ← The Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Star 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 Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CE First School (Church Leigh) School/college/university | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Panacea Indian Dining @ Red Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 October 2025 |
| Chapel Street Nursery @ Checkley Community Centre Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| The New Broom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Dog and Partridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 July 2025 |
| Cream House Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about The Star
What is The Star's food hygiene rating?
The Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 26 June 2018.
Is The Star 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Star last inspected?
The Star was last inspected on 26 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Star compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Star 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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