The Hollybush Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Hollybush 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
This is a fresh result: The Hollybush Inn was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Staffordshire Moorlands ratings →
Address: Denford Road, Longsdon, Leek, ST13 7JT
How this rating has changed
The Hollybush Inn has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 26 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Hollybush Inn among the 685 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 | 685 | 85% | ← The Hollybush Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 61 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 The Hollybush 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 The Hollybush Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles Extended School Time @ St Edwards Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ifg Trading AS Dolce @ St Edwards C of E Academy Cheddleton School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Ashcombe Park Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| BP Endon Service Station Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Endon Grill Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Little Stars Childcare Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Ashcombe Park Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2018 |
Questions about The Hollybush Inn
What is The Hollybush Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hollybush Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 26 August 2026.
Is The Hollybush 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 The Hollybush Inn last inspected?
The Hollybush Inn was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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 The Hollybush 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hollybush Inn compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 804 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and The Hollybush Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Hollybush 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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The Hollybush Inn is one of 234 rated food businesses in Leek. See every hygiene rating in Leek →
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