What is the average food hygiene rating in Staffordshire Moorlands?

The average food hygiene rating in Staffordshire Moorlands is 4.76 out of 5, across 805 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Staffordshire Moorlands compare with the national average for food hygiene?

85.1% of rated premises in Staffordshire Moorlands hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Staffordshire Moorlands 105 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Staffordshire Moorlands have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

685 food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.1% of the 805 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands have a low hygiene rating?

15 food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Staffordshire Moorlands food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Staffordshire Moorlands (865 establishments on record, 805 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Staffordshire Moorlands

In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85.1% of 805 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.76/5. These figures cover 865 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Staffordshire Moorlands has 685 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 805 rated premises (85.1%). 15 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 85.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +5.4 pp
National rank: 105 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Staffordshire Moorlands

5★ Very Good

685 (85.1%)

4★ Good

71 (8.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

34 (4.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 45 awaiting inspection and 15 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 45 awaiting inspection and 15 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Staffordshire Moorlands: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Staffordshire Moorlands?: The average food hygiene rating in Staffordshire Moorlands is 4.76 out of 5, across 805 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Staffordshire Moorlands compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 85.1% of rated premises in Staffordshire Moorlands hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Staffordshire Moorlands 105 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Staffordshire Moorlands have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 685 food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.1% of the 805 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands have a low hygiene rating?: 15 food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Staffordshire Moorlands food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Staffordshire Moorlands (865 establishments on record, 805 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Staffordshire Moorlands

CICELY HAUGHTON SCHOOLSchool/college/university · Westwood, Wetley Rocks, Staffordshire Moorlands · ST9 0BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
AsdaRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands · ST13 6EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
KEIKRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Sheep Market, Leek, Staffordshire · ST13 5HW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
ParkyMobile caterer · Caverswall Road, Caverswall, Stoke On Trent · ST11 9EL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Miquill Catering @ Woodcroft AcademySchool/college/university · Wallbridge Drive, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands · ST13 8JG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
The Red Lion InnPub/bar/nightclub · Townsend Lane, Waterfall, Waterhouses · ST10 3HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
WALL HILL RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMECaring Premises · Broad Street, Leek, Staffordshire · ST13 5QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
DOLCE CATERING @ ST LUKES PRIMARY SCHOOLSchool/college/university · Leek Road, Endon, Stoke On Trent Staffordshire · ST9 9EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Elnor Lane BakeryManufacturers/packers · Station Street, Leek, Staffordshire · ST13 8BF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Fruitful BakeryRetailers - other · 82 High Street, Biddulph, Stoke-On-Trent · ST8 6AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Ladydale Residential HomesCaring Premises · Fynney Street, Leek, Staffordshire · ST13 5LF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Mantra RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leek Road, Cellarhead, Stoke On Trent · ST9 0DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Staffordshire Moorlands

Chandni CottageRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttoxeter Road, Draycott In The Moors, Staffordshire · ST11 9NR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
The Wheel PHPub/bar/nightclub · Sutherland Road, Longsdon, Stoke On Trent Staffordshire · ST9 9QF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2025
Panacea Indian Dining @ Red LionRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 Church Lane, Checkley, Stoke-On-Trent · ST10 4NJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
Ali's NewsRetailers - other · 78 Ashbourne Road, Cheadle, Stoke On Trent Staffordshire · ST10 1HQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2025
Turmeric IndianRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 39 High Street, Biddulph, Stoke-On-Trent · ST8 6AD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 2025
TRUCKERS TUCKERMobile caterer · ST13
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2025
MOOR STORERetailers - other · 448 New Street, Biddulph Moor, Stoke-On-Trent · ST8 7HZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 September 2025
THE BIRD IN HANDPub/bar/nightclub · 117 Tape Street, Cheadle, Stoke On Trent Staffordshire · ST10 1ER
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 865 real Food Standards Agency records for Staffordshire Moorlands, of which 805 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.