The Queens at Freehay food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Queens at Freehay 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: Counslow Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 1RF
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Queens at Freehay 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 Queens at Freehay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Queens at Freehay 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 Queens at Freehay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Bank Farm Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Beech Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Cedar Tree Pre School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Queens at Freehay
What is The Queens at Freehay's food hygiene rating?
The Queens at Freehay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 21 May 2025.
Is The Queens at Freehay 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 Queens at Freehay last inspected?
The Queens at Freehay was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Queens at Freehay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Queens at Freehay 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 Queens at Freehay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Queens at Freehay 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 Queens at Freehay is one of 42 rated food businesses in Cheadle. See every hygiene rating in Cheadle →
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