The Flintlock food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Flintlock 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 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 11 Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, Leek, ST13 7HN
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Flintlock 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 Flintlock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flintlock 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 Flintlock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles Extended School Time @ St Edwards Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Dolce Education Catering@ St Edwards C of E Academy Cheddleton School School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Old School Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashcombe Park Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Little Stars Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Ashcombe Park Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2018 |
| Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Churnet Valley Railway Dining Carriage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Flintlock
What is The Flintlock's food hygiene rating?
The Flintlock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 6 February 2025.
Is The Flintlock 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 Flintlock last inspected?
The Flintlock was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Flintlock?
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 Flintlock 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 Flintlock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Flintlock 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 Flintlock is one of 232 rated food businesses in Leek. See every hygiene rating in Leek →
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