Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redcar and Cleveland
Mellors @ Whale Hill 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 13 March 2025, 15 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: Sandsend Road, Eston, TS6 8AD
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Mellors @ Whale Hill 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 Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Golden Bell Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 5 Star Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| A J Bag Superstore Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Fabian Court Convenience Store Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Tees Valley - Barnaby House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Blend coffee bar and bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Eston Institute & Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
Questions about Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School
What is Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Mellors @ Whale Hill 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 Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School last inspected?
Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Mellors @ Whale Hill 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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Mellors @ Whale Hill Primary School is one of 52 rated food businesses in Eston. See every hygiene rating in Eston →
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