Mellors at St Pauls CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · York
Mellors at St Pauls CE 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 2 May 2025, 14 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: St Pauls C Of E Primary School, St Pauls Terrace, York, YO24 4BJ
How it compares in York
That puts Mellors at St Pauls CE Primary School among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Mellors at St Pauls CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Mellors at St Pauls CE 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 at St Pauls CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Apple House (York) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2018 |
| AMT Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bar Convent Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Aspens @ Scarcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Artful Dodger Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2018 |
| Bar Hashery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Acomb Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Mellors at St Pauls CE Primary School
What is Mellors at St Pauls CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mellors at St Pauls CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 2 May 2025.
Is Mellors at St Pauls CE 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 at St Pauls CE Primary School last inspected?
Mellors at St Pauls CE Primary School was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors at St Pauls CE Primary School?
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 Mellors at St Pauls CE Primary School compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors at St Pauls CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Mellors at St Pauls CE 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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