Melbourn Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Melbourn Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 June 2021, more than 5 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: 49 High Street, Melbourn, SG8 6DZ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Melbourn Stores among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Melbourn Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 Melbourn Stores 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 Melbourn Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourn Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| MACS Warm Hub Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Leech and Sons Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 153 yards away | Exempt | |
| HCL @ Melbourn Primary School School/college/university | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Melbourn Playgroup/OoS Club School/college/university | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Melbourn Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Melbourn Stores
What is Melbourn Stores's food hygiene rating?
Melbourn Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 22 June 2021.
Is Melbourn Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melbourn Stores last inspected?
Melbourn Stores was last inspected on 22 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Melbourn Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Melbourn Stores compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Melbourn Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Melbourn Stores 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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