Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 March 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.
Address: Rafa Club, 24 Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0HR
How it compares in Melton
In Melton, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club sits behind roughly 398 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ← Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club 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 Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quorn Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Mar Lodge Residential Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Melton Toy Soldiers Marching Display Band Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Oasis Preschool And Retreat Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ The Grove Primary School School/college/university | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Papa Johns Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Little Diva Other catering premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club
What is Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club's food hygiene rating?
Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Melton Council on 14 March 2024.
Is Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club last inspected?
Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, while Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Melton Mowbray & District RAFA, Tornado Club 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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