Crown and Cushion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Crown and Cushion 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 3 April 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: 74 High Street, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire, ST8 6AS
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Crown and Cushion 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% | ← Crown and Cushion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Crown and Cushion 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 Crown and Cushion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Family Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Bradley Green Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Fruitful Bakery Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Ontap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Roti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2016 |
| Biddulph Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Family Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Crown and Cushion
What is Crown and Cushion's food hygiene rating?
Crown and Cushion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 3 April 2025.
Is Crown and Cushion 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 Crown and Cushion last inspected?
Crown and Cushion was last inspected on 3 April 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 Crown and Cushion?
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 Crown and Cushion compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Crown and Cushion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Crown and Cushion 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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