Melton House Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Norfolk
Melton House Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2025, 12 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: Melton House, 47 Melton Road, Wymondham, NR18 0DB
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Melton House Care Home among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Melton House Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 Melton House Care Home 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 Melton House Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Robert Kett Court Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| G W Woodbine & Son Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| India Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2025 |
| Ahmed Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Babas Burger & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Collins Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Robert Kett Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| The Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Melton House Care Home
What is Melton House Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Melton House Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Melton House Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melton House Care Home last inspected?
Melton House Care Home was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Melton House Care Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Melton House Care Home compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Melton House Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Melton House Care Home 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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