The Wheel PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Wheel PH holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 February 2025, 16 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: Sutherland Road, Longsdon, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire, ST9 9QF
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
A 1 is rare: only 7 of 805 rated places in Staffordshire Moorlands score this low, about one in 115. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 684 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← The Wheel PH | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Wheel PH the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Wheel PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPENS SERVICES LTD @ ST EDWARDS Cof E ACADEMY LEEK School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Miquill @ Westwood First School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Beech Dene Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Brambles Extended School Time @ St Edwards Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Dolce Education Catering@ St Edwards C of E Academy Cheddleton School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Leek farmers cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Elnor Lane Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| City Caterering @ St Marys Catholic Academy School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The Wheel PH
What is The Wheel PH's food hygiene rating?
The Wheel PH has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 18 February 2025.
Is The Wheel PH safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Wheel PH last inspected?
The Wheel PH was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 Wheel PH?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wheel PH compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while The Wheel PH holds a 1. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Wheel PH 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Staffordshire Moorlands, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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