Mellors Catering At Eccleston Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chorley
Mellors Catering At Eccleston 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: Eccleston Primary School, Doctors Lane, Eccleston, PR7 5RA
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Mellors Catering At Eccleston Primary School among the 754 places in Chorley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 754 | 87% | ← Mellors Catering At Eccleston Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Catering At Eccleston 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 Catering At Eccleston Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2011 |
| Eccleston Green Filling Station Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Outpost Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Caffe Manna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Galloways Bakers Ltd Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Mr Michael J Motley Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2012 |
| McDonalds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
Questions about Mellors Catering At Eccleston Primary School
What is Mellors Catering At Eccleston Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mellors Catering At Eccleston Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Mellors Catering At Eccleston 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 Catering At Eccleston Primary School last inspected?
Mellors Catering At Eccleston Primary School was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors Catering At Eccleston Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Catering At Eccleston Primary School compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors Catering At Eccleston Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Mellors Catering At Eccleston 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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