LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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: Staffordshire University, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2AZ
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve sits behind roughly 1,486 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ← LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve | |
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 Good
- 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 LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve 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 LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton House Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| The Griffins Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Apex Brewing Co. Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| The Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Mudford Memorial Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Red Barn Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2022 |
| Primrose Lane Primary School - Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Primrose Lane Primary School and Little Learners School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve
What is LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve's food hygiene rating?
LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 27 February 2026.
Is LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve last inspected?
LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, while LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects LRV (Leek Road Venue) and Verve 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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