Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gloucester City
Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 January 2026, 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: 93A Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4HR
How it compares in Gloucester City
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,018 rated places in Gloucester City score this low, about one in 102. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 833 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Best Foods Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Butlers Of Gloucester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Brasov South Ltd Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Ariana Store Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Arriva Care Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Biedronki.com Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| British Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice
What is Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice's food hygiene rating?
Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Gloucester City Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice last inspected?
Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, while Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Gloucester City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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