Sea and Earth food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Staffordshire Moorlands
Sea and Earth holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: Broad Street, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5NS
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Sea and Earth 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% | ← Sea and Earth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sea and Earth 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 Sea and Earth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| City Caterering @ St Marys Catholic Academy School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Brewces Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2019 |
| Elnor Lane Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Den Engel Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Chennai Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Breckles Wholefoods Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Sea and Earth
What is Sea and Earth's food hygiene rating?
Sea and Earth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Sea and Earth 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sea and Earth last inspected?
Sea and Earth was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Sea and Earth?
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 Sea and Earth compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Sea and Earth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Sea and Earth 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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Sea and Earth is one of 232 rated food businesses in Leek. See every hygiene rating in Leek →
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