Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 February 2025, 17 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: Wallbridge Drive, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8JF
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent sits behind roughly 757 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 684 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ← Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent 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 Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miquill Catering @ Woodcroft Academy School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| ASPENS SERVICES LTD @ ST EDWARDS Cof E ACADEMY LEEK School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Miquill @ Westwood First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Moorland Organics Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Beech Dene Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Elnor Lane Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| City Caterering @ St Marys Catholic Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Leek farmers cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent
What is Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent last inspected?
Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Wallbridge Stores and Newsagent 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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