Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolsover
Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe 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
The rating dates from 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hodthorpe Primary School, Queens Road, Hodthorpe, S80 4UT
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe School among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 At Hodthorpe 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 At Hodthorpe School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodthorpe Community Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Hodthorpe Stores Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Corner House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Chip Inn Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Hillside Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe School
What is Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe School's food hygiene rating?
Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe 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 At Hodthorpe School last inspected?
Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe School was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe 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 At Hodthorpe School compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe 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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