Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bradford
Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership 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 17 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 391 Dick Lane, Bradford, BD3 7AU
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 at Thornbury Primary Leadership 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 at Thornbury Primary Leadership, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Bab Tooma Grande Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2021 |
| Aramo Off Licence & Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2023 |
| B And V Dhand News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2005 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| Aspens Services at Meadow Bank Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership
What is Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership's food hygiene rating?
Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 17 April 2024.
Is Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership 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 at Thornbury Primary Leadership last inspected?
Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership was last inspected on 17 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership?
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 at Thornbury Primary Leadership compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Mellors Catering Services at Thornbury Primary Leadership 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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