Meaks of Melbourne food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
Meaks of Melbourne 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 25 February 2025, 16 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: 14 Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby Derbyshire, DE73 8FE
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Meaks of Melbourne among the 637 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 637 | 86% | ← Meaks of Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 Very 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 Meaks of Melbourne 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 Meaks of Melbourne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Melbourne Derby Road Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2015 |
| Alma Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Amalfi White Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Melbourne Delicatessen and Kitchen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Melbourne Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| The Boot @ Melbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| The Coach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2019 |
| Zeerah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Meaks of Melbourne
What is Meaks of Melbourne's food hygiene rating?
Meaks of Melbourne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Meaks of Melbourne 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 Meaks of Melbourne last inspected?
Meaks of Melbourne was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 months 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 Meaks of Melbourne?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meaks of Melbourne compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Meaks of Melbourne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Meaks of Melbourne 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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Meaks of Melbourne is one of 150 rated food businesses in Derby Derbyshire. See every hygiene rating in Derby Derbyshire →
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