The Green Ball Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Green Ball Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 17 August 2021, more than 4 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: 8-10 Ball Haye Green, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6AY
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Green Ball Off Licence sits behind roughly 684 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 684 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ← The Green Ball Off Licence | |
| 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 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 The Green Ball Off Licence 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 Green Ball Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Haye kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Hen Cloud Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Blue Mugge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| H Meakin and Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Mr Vongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Green Ball Off Licence
What is The Green Ball Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
The Green Ball Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 17 August 2021.
Is The Green Ball Off Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Green Ball Off Licence last inspected?
The Green Ball Off Licence was last inspected on 17 August 2021, more than 4 years 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 Green Ball Off Licence?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Green Ball Off Licence compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while The Green Ball Off Licence holds a 4. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Green Ball Off Licence 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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