Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden 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 July 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: Fowlchurch Road, Leek, Staffordshire
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden 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% | ← Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden 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 Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Haye kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Mr Vongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Hen Cloud Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Naz Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Pipers Pizzeria Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Foxlowe Arts Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden
What is Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden's food hygiene rating?
Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden 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 Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden last inspected?
Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden was last inspected on 9 July 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 Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden?
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 Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Gardener's Rest Cafe @ John Hall Wellness Garden 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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