Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Amber Valley
Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant 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 Catering At Somercotes Infant School was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Victoria Street Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 4HA
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant School among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 At Somercotes Infant 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 Catering At Somercotes Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Canton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| Devonshire Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Alan's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| Amanda's Catering Van Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant School
What is Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant 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 Catering At Somercotes Infant School last inspected?
Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant School was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant School?
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 At Somercotes Infant School compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant 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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