Mellors Catering Services at Allerton Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bradford
Mellors Catering Services at Allerton Primary Academy 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: Garforth Street, Bradford, BD15 7HB
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Mellors Catering Services at Allerton Primary Academy 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 Allerton Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Allerton Primary Academy 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 Allerton Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Desi Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Allerton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Allerton Mini Market Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Akhi’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Allerton Park Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Mellors Catering Services at Allerton Primary Academy
What is Mellors Catering Services at Allerton Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Mellors Catering Services at Allerton Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Mellors Catering Services at Allerton Primary Academy 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 Allerton Primary Academy last inspected?
Mellors Catering Services at Allerton Primary Academy was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months 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 Allerton Primary Academy?
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 Mellors Catering Services at Allerton Primary Academy 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 Allerton Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Mellors Catering Services at Allerton Primary Academy 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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