HCL @ Melbourn Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
HCL @ Melbourn 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: Melbourn Primary School Melbourn Primary School Mortlock Street, Melbourn, SG8 6DB
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts HCL @ Melbourn Primary School among the 1,063 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← HCL @ Melbourn Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 HCL @ Melbourn 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 HCL @ Melbourn Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourn Playgroup/OoS Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Melbourn Stores Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2021 |
| Leech and Sons Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Melbourn Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Melbourn Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| MACS Warm Hub Other catering premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2022 |
Questions about HCL @ Melbourn Primary School
What is HCL @ Melbourn Primary School's food hygiene rating?
HCL @ Melbourn Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 20 January 2026.
Is HCL @ Melbourn 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 HCL @ Melbourn Primary School last inspected?
HCL @ Melbourn Primary School was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months 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 HCL @ Melbourn Primary School?
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 HCL @ Melbourn Primary School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and HCL @ Melbourn Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects HCL @ Melbourn 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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