Miquill @ Leek First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Staffordshire Moorlands
Miquill @ Leek First School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Miquill @ Leek First School was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: East Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6LF
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Miquill @ Leek First School 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% | ← Miquill @ Leek First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Miquill @ Leek First School 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 Miquill @ Leek First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Stars @ Leek First School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Blue Mugge Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| H Meakin and Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Miquill Catering @ Leek High School and Meadows School School/college/university | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Adventure Playground Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Earl Grey Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2023 |
| Hen Cloud Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Miquill @ Leek First School
What is Miquill @ Leek First School's food hygiene rating?
Miquill @ Leek First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Miquill @ Leek First School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Miquill @ Leek First School last inspected?
Miquill @ Leek First School was last inspected on 3 July 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 Miquill @ Leek First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Miquill @ Leek First School compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Miquill @ Leek First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Miquill @ Leek First School 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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