Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chesterfield
Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services 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 September 2024, 22 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: Ashgate Croft School, Ashgate Road, S40 4BN
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services 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 Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Brockwell Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Brockwell Nursery And Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Bella Mahen Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Brampton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Central England Co-Operative - Holme Hall Shopping Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Chatsworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Barrel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services
What is Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services's food hygiene rating?
Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services 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 Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services last inspected?
Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services?
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 Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Ashgate Croft School Mellors Catering Services 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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