Mela Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bristol
Mela Indian Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 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: 19 York Road, Montpelier, BS6 5QB
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Mela Indian Takeaway among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← Mela Indian Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 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 Mela Indian Takeaway 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 Mela Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ashley Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Archfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ah-Ma’s Dumplings Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Aspects & Milestones Trust Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
Questions about Mela Indian Takeaway
What is Mela Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Mela Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Mela Indian Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mela Indian Takeaway last inspected?
Mela Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mela Indian Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Mela Indian Takeaway compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Mela Indian Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Mela Indian Takeaway 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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