Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary 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 15 May 2025, 13 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: Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School, Shire Way, Branston, DE13 9WU
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary among the 746 places in East Staffordshire 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 | 746 | 73% | ← Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 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 Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary 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 Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branston Locks Primary School Wrap Around Care School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bridge Inn/Dining Dreams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Corner House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| COSTA COFFEE Centrum Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Central England Cooperative Branston Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary
What is Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary's food hygiene rating?
Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary 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 Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary last inspected?
Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Mellors Catering Services - Branston Locks Primary 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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