Emperors Court food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Staffordshire Moorlands
Emperors Court holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 14 October 2025, 9 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: 72 West Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8AG
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Emperors Court 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% | ← Emperors Court | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Emperors Court 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 Emperors Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Mill Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Chinese Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Chennai Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| City Caterering @ St Marys Catholic Academy School/college/university | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Duck & Goose Leek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2015 |
Questions about Emperors Court
What is Emperors Court's food hygiene rating?
Emperors Court has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Emperors Court safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Emperors Court last inspected?
Emperors Court was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 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 Emperors Court?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Emperors Court compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while Emperors Court holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Emperors Court 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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