Earl Grey Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Earl Grey Inn 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 18 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 38 Ashbourne Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5AT
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Earl Grey Inn 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% | ← Earl Grey Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Earl Grey Inn 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 Earl Grey Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Playground Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| H Meakin and Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cattle Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Alberto's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Leek American Candy Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Blue Mugge Pub/bar/nightclub | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Earl Grey Inn
What is Earl Grey Inn's food hygiene rating?
Earl Grey Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 18 March 2023.
Is Earl Grey Inn 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 Earl Grey Inn last inspected?
Earl Grey Inn was last inspected on 18 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Earl Grey Inn?
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 Earl Grey Inn compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Earl Grey Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Earl Grey Inn 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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