PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY 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 1 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rudyard Road, Rudyard, Leek, ST13 8PF
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY 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% | ← PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY 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 PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Lodge Special School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Mini Beans on the Lake@Rudyard Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Dolce Education Catering @ St Michaels CE (VC) First School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Bridge End Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bridge End Filling Station Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Leek Town Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Miquill Catering @ Westwood College Old Hall School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY
What is PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY's food hygiene rating?
PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 1 September 2024.
Is PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY 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 PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY last inspected?
PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY was last inspected on 1 September 2024, 22 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 PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects PLATFORM 2 Cafe @ RUDYARD LAKE RAILWAY 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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