Big Al's Sandwich Co food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Melton
Big Al's Sandwich Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Big Al's Sandwich Co was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
How it compares in Melton
That puts Big Al's Sandwich Co among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Big Al's Sandwich Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 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 Big Al's Sandwich Co 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.
Questions about Big Al's Sandwich Co
What is Big Al's Sandwich Co's food hygiene rating?
Big Al's Sandwich Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Big Al's Sandwich Co 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Al's Sandwich Co last inspected?
Big Al's Sandwich Co was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Big Al's Sandwich Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Big Al's Sandwich Co compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Big Al's Sandwich Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Big Al's Sandwich Co 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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