Britannia Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Britannia 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 23 May 2024, more than 2 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: 46 West Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8AA
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Britannia 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% | ← Britannia 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Britannia 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 Britannia Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Duck & Goose Leek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2015 |
| Mill Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Breckles Wholefoods Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Brewces Pub/bar/nightclub | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2019 |
| KEIK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Britannia Inn
What is Britannia Inn's food hygiene rating?
Britannia Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 23 May 2024.
Is Britannia 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 Britannia Inn last inspected?
Britannia Inn was last inspected on 23 May 2024, more than 2 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 Britannia Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Britannia 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 Britannia Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Britannia 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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