Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery 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 25 May 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: Ashbourne Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5JW
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery 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% | ← Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery 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 Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Alberto's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Leek American Candy Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bankers Draught Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Lawtons Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Coffee Beans Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| H Meakin & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery
What is Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 25 May 2023.
Is Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery 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 Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery last inspected?
Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery was last inspected on 25 May 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 Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery?
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 Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery 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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