Mels food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Mels holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 15 January 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: Unit 1 Randolph Industrial Estate, Evenwood, DL14 9SJ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Mels sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Mels | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Mels 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 Mels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McColl's Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Evenwood Community Sports & Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 October 2022 |
| Premier Convenience Store Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Evenwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Travellers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Evenwood Community Action Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| YMCA Evenwood Other catering premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bogle Smash Burger and Grill Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Mels
What is Mels's food hygiene rating?
Mels has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 15 January 2024.
Is Mels 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mels last inspected?
Mels was last inspected on 15 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mels?
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 Mels compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Mels holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Mels 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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