The Learning Mill food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Learning Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: Joliffe Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5LJ
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Learning Mill 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% | ← The Learning Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Learning Mill 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 The Learning Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leek Oatcakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| Cobblers Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Lion House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Buxton Fine Sausage Co Ltd Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Chimichecas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about The Learning Mill
What is The Learning Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Learning Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 10 February 2026.
Is The Learning Mill 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Learning Mill last inspected?
The Learning Mill was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Learning Mill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Learning Mill compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and The Learning Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Learning Mill 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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The Learning Mill is one of 232 rated food businesses in Leek. See every hygiene rating in Leek →
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