Melbourne Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Derbyshire
Melbourne Junior 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 11 July 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: Pack Horse Road, Melbourne, Derby Derbyshire, DE73 8JE
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Melbourne Junior School among the 636 places in South Derbyshire 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 | 636 | 87% | ← Melbourne Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Melbourne Junior 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 Melbourne Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Infant School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Red Velvet Bakery Other catering premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Kings Newton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Puddle Ducks Pre-School Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2013 |
| Alma Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Amalfi White Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Meaks of Melbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Melbourne Delicatessen and Kitchen Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Melbourne Junior School
What is Melbourne Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Melbourne Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Melbourne Junior 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 Melbourne Junior School last inspected?
Melbourne Junior School was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Melbourne Junior 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 Melbourne Junior School compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Melbourne Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Melbourne Junior 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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