Peakstones Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Peakstones Inn 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 25 March 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: Cheadle Road, Alton, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire, ST10 4DH
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Peakstones Inn 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% | ← Peakstones Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Peakstones Inn 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 Peakstones Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Alton Towers Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Calypso Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Ramblers Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Alton Bridge Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Talbot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Kenelm - Alton Castle Soli House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Peakstones Inn
What is Peakstones Inn's food hygiene rating?
Peakstones Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 25 March 2019.
Is Peakstones Inn 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 Peakstones Inn last inspected?
Peakstones Inn was last inspected on 25 March 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 Peakstones Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Peakstones Inn compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Peakstones Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Peakstones Inn 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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Peakstones Inn is one of 66 rated food businesses in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire. See every hygiene rating in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire →
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