Scorpio food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Staffordshire Moorlands
Scorpio holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: 69 Haywood Street, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5JH
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Scorpio 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% | ← Scorpio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Scorpio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Bankers Draught Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Alberto's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Leek American Candy Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| H Meakin & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Coffee Beans Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Scorpio
What is Scorpio's food hygiene rating?
Scorpio has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Scorpio 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Scorpio last inspected?
Scorpio was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
How does Scorpio compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Scorpio is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Scorpio 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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Understanding this rating
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Scorpio is one of 232 rated food businesses in Leek. See every hygiene rating in Leek →
Staffordshire Moorlands inspects and rates 857 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Staffordshire Moorlands →
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