Age UK food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Melton
Age UK 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 8 February 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: Age Concern, Gloucester House, 3 Norman Way, LE13 1JE
How it compares in Melton
That puts Age UK among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Age UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 Age UK 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 Age UK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Early Years Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Melton Mencap Caring Premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Dickinson & Morris - Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Gurkha Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Nickos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Generous Briton Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Derek Jones Family Butchers Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Age UK
What is Age UK's food hygiene rating?
Age UK has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 8 February 2024.
Is Age UK 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 Age UK last inspected?
Age UK was last inspected on 8 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Age UK?
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 Age UK compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Age UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Age UK 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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