Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) 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 21 May 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: Newlaithes Primary School, Victoria Crescent, Horsforth, LS18 4PT
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) among the 4,257 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,257 | 75% | ← Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,101 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,719 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 Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) 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 Services (Newlaithes Primary), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Broadway Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| Bavette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Brook News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2015 |
| Acorn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2016 |
| Brodie And Flynn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Blue Tiger Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary)
What is Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) 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 Services (Newlaithes Primary) last inspected?
Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary)?
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 Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,679 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) 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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Mellors Catering Services (Newlaithes Primary) is one of 159 rated food businesses in Horsforth. See every hygiene rating in Horsforth →
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