The Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Diner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2024, 19 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: Pickwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5SN
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Diner among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← The Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Diner 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 Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| Lion House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cobblers Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Buxton Fine Sausage Co Ltd Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Chimichecas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Jayne's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Kie's Bakery Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about The Diner
What is The Diner's food hygiene rating?
The Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 20 November 2024.
Is The Diner 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Diner last inspected?
The Diner was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Diner?
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 Diner compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and The Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Diner 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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The Diner is one of 232 rated food businesses in Leek. See every hygiene rating in Leek →
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