Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redcar and Cleveland
Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: Kirkleatham Lane, Kirkleatham, TS10 4QR
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special School among the 1,078 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 | 1,078 | 94% | ← Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special 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 85 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 Kirkleatham Hall Special 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 Kirkleatham Hall Special School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Creative at Green Gates Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Coffee, Cake & Chlo Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Ann Charlton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Discovery Den Daycare Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special School
What is Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special School's food hygiene rating?
Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special 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 Kirkleatham Hall Special School last inspected?
Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special School was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. 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 Kirkleatham Hall Special 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 Kirkleatham Hall Special School compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,148 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Mellors at Kirkleatham Hall Special 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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