Chinese Gourmet food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Staffordshire Moorlands
Chinese Gourmet holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 17 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: 121 Mill Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8EU
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Chinese Gourmet 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% | ← Chinese Gourmet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Chinese Gourmet 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 Chinese Gourmet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Dyers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2022 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bridge End Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bridge End Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Leek Town Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Beech Dene Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Chinese Gourmet
What is Chinese Gourmet's food hygiene rating?
Chinese Gourmet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 24 January 2025.
Is Chinese Gourmet 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chinese Gourmet last inspected?
Chinese Gourmet was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 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 Chinese Gourmet?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chinese Gourmet compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Chinese Gourmet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Chinese Gourmet 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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