Mellis CofE primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Suffolk
Mellis CofE primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 17 December 2025, 6 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: Mellis Primary School, Yaxley Road, Mellis, IP23 8DP
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Mellis CofE primary School sits behind roughly 623 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Mellis CofE primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Mellis CofE 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 Mellis CofE primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Retirement Home Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Kingsley Healthcare Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Cranswick Country Foods (Poultry Eye) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Bull Auberge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| little green wedding barn Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Beyond The Wall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
Questions about Mellis CofE primary School
What is Mellis CofE primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mellis CofE primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Mellis CofE primary School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mellis CofE primary School last inspected?
Mellis CofE primary School was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellis CofE primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Mellis CofE primary School compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Mellis CofE primary School holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Mellis CofE 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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