Russell Street Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
Russell Street Kitchen 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 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9a Russell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5JF
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Russell Street Kitchen 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% | ← Russell Street Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Russell Street Kitchen 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 Russell Street Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobblers Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Lion House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Leek Oatcakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Costcutter Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Leek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Russell Street Kitchen
What is Russell Street Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Russell Street Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Russell Street Kitchen 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 Russell Street Kitchen last inspected?
Russell Street Kitchen was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Russell Street Kitchen?
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 Russell Street Kitchen compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Russell Street Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Russell Street Kitchen 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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