Melbourne House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Carmarthenshire
Melbourne House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 July 2023, 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: Melbourne House, 22-24 Carmarthen Road, Cross Hands, SA14 6SP
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Melbourne House among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Melbourne House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 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 Melbourne House 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 Melbourne House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Fine Foods Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Jenkins Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Y Bocs Coffi Mobile caterer | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
| B&M Retail Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| Crisp and Fry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Pizzaroz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Cafe Jas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Melbourne House
What is Melbourne House's food hygiene rating?
Melbourne House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Melbourne House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melbourne House last inspected?
Melbourne House was last inspected on 12 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Melbourne House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Melbourne House compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Melbourne House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Melbourne House 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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Understanding this rating
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