The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Melton
The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The New Bungalow, Eastwell Road, Scalford, LE14 4ST
How it compares in Melton
That puts The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants 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 The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allez ! Bakes Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2025 |
| Lakeview Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Scalford Court Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| The Sugar Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| 31 Degrees Leisure Days Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Elms Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Crown And Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants
What is The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants's food hygiene rating?
The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 5 May 2026.
Is The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants last inspected?
The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 months 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 The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants?
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 The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Potting Shed At Brickyard C & C Plants 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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