The Maude Institute food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Maude Institute holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Clerk Bank, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5HB
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Maude Institute 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 Maude Institute | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Maude Institute 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 Maude Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Chennai Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Duck & Goose Leek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2015 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| KEIK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Foxlowe Arts Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about The Maude Institute
What is The Maude Institute's food hygiene rating?
The Maude Institute has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 9 October 2024.
Is The Maude Institute 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Maude Institute last inspected?
The Maude Institute was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Maude Institute?
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 The Maude Institute 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 Maude Institute is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Maude Institute 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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