Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derby City
Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield 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
The rating dates from 16 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
87% of rated food businesses in Derby City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Derby City ratings →
Address: The Hollow, Mickleover, DE3 0BW
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield Primary School among the 1,426 places in Derby City holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,426 | 72% | ← Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 316 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 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 at Brookfield 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 at Brookfield Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Alphabet Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| BP Fairway Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Breakfast & After School Club, Silverhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Care UK Heatherton House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bramblebrook Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield Primary School
What is Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield 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 at Brookfield Primary School last inspected?
Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield Primary School was last inspected on 16 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 at Brookfield Primary School compare to other places in Derby City?
72% of the 1,968 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield 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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Mellors Catering Services at Brookfield Primary School is one of 33 rated food businesses in Mickleover. See every hygiene rating in Mickleover →
Derby City inspects and rates 2,284 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Derby City →
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