Mela Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Mela Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: 103 London Road, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5LD
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Mela Restaurant among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Mela Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Restaurant 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 Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashridge Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Coffee At 108 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2009 |
| Forestry England Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2016 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Aston Clinton Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Barnowls Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Aston Clinton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about Mela Restaurant
What is Mela Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Mela Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Mela Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mela Restaurant last inspected?
Mela Restaurant was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mela Restaurant?
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 Restaurant compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mela Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Mela Restaurant 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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