Leek Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
Leek Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2017, more than 8 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: 69 Queens Drive, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6QF
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Leek Convenience Store 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% | ← Leek Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Leek Convenience Store 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 Leek Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Haregate Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Haregate Community Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Goa Exclusive Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Little Stars Childcare Staffordshire Ltd Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Miquill Catering Ltd @ Churnet View Middle School School/college/university | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Abbey Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Moorlands Day Service Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2016 |
Questions about Leek Convenience Store
What is Leek Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Leek Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 6 September 2017.
Is Leek Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leek Convenience Store last inspected?
Leek Convenience Store was last inspected on 6 September 2017, more than 8 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 Leek Convenience Store?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leek Convenience Store compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Leek Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Leek Convenience Store 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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