Mellors at Newcomen Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redcar and Cleveland
Mellors at Newcomen Primary 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
This is a fresh result: Mellors at Newcomen Primary School was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Trent Road, Redcar, TS10 1NL
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Mellors at Newcomen Primary School among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← Mellors at Newcomen Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Mellors at Newcomen Primary 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 Mellors at Newcomen Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church & Hall D'town Other catering premises | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| All Saints Foodbank @ All Saints Church Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Farndale Off Licence Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Community Stepping Stones CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Corus Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Dormanstown Butchers Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Ennis Square Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Aspens at Dormanstown Primary Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Mellors at Newcomen Primary School
What is Mellors at Newcomen Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Mellors at Newcomen Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Mellors at Newcomen Primary 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 Mellors at Newcomen Primary School last inspected?
Mellors at Newcomen Primary School was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors at Newcomen Primary 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 Mellors at Newcomen Primary School compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors at Newcomen Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Mellors at Newcomen Primary 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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