Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Staffordshire Moorlands
Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: Churnet View, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 6PU
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School 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% | ← Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School 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 Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haregate Community Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Haregate Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Hare and Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Leek Convenience Store Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2017 |
| Little Stars Childcare Staffordshire Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Goa Exclusive Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Moorlands Day Service Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2016 |
| Abbey Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School
What is Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School last inspected?
Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School 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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