Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg 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 6 June 2019, more than 7 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: 8a Market Place, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5HH
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg 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% | ← Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg | |
| 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 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 Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg 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 Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Apollonia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Leek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Buxton Fine Sausage Co Ltd Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Chimichecas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Jayne's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Kie's Bakery Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Lennies Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg
What is Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg's food hygiene rating?
Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 6 June 2019.
Is Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg 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 Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg last inspected?
Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg was last inspected on 6 June 2019, more than 7 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 Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg holds a 4. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg 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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Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg is one of 232 rated food businesses in Leek. See every hygiene rating in Leek →
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