Mel's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
Mel's Kitchen 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 9 April 2025, 16 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Doncaster score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Doncaster ratings →
Address: 204 Great North Road, Woodlands, Doncaster, DN6 7HR
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Mel's Kitchen among the 1,876 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,876 | 73% | ← Mel's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 374 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 184 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 235 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 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 Mel's Kitchen 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 Mel's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franks Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Brodsworth Welfare Community Hub Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Panda Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Chico's Pizza Woodlands Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
Questions about Mel's Kitchen
What is Mel's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Mel's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Mel's Kitchen 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 Mel's Kitchen last inspected?
Mel's Kitchen was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mel's Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mel's Kitchen compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,566 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Mel's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Mel's Kitchen 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Mel's Kitchen and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Mel's Kitchen is one of 44 rated food businesses in Woodlands. See every hygiene rating in Woodlands →
Doncaster inspects and rates 2,801 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Doncaster →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →