Mels Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
Mels Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 September 2025, 10 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: Eastgate Market, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, PE25 1RH
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Mels Cafe among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Mels Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Mels Cafe 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 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantasy Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Captain Jacks/Castaways Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Crepe Queen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Firsas Retail Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Frilly's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Aqua Lounge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bells Camp Shop Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| Chinese Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Mels Cafe
What is Mels Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mels Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 13 September 2025.
Is Mels Cafe 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mels Cafe last inspected?
Mels Cafe was last inspected on 13 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mels Cafe?
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 Mels Cafe compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Mels Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Mels Cafe 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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