Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bury
Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary 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: Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ribble Drive Cp School, Ribble Drive, Whitefield, M45 8TD
How it compares in Bury
That puts Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% 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 | 828 | 75% | ← Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary 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 Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Campo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cafe Viuna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| All Saints C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2018 |
| 8 Manchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Berrys of Unsworth Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School
What is Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary 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 Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School last inspected?
Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary 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 Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary 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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