Melton Mencap food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Melton
Melton Mencap 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 29 January 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: Melton Mowbray Mencap And Gateway, Chapel Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LZ
How it compares in Melton
That puts Melton Mencap 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% | ← Melton Mencap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Melton Mencap 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 Melton Mencap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Age UK Caring Premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Early Years Nursery Caring Premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Generous Briton Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Michelle's Veg Patch Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Every Little Sense Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Dim Sum Melton Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Knapps Family Butchers Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Melton Mencap
What is Melton Mencap's food hygiene rating?
Melton Mencap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 29 January 2024.
Is Melton Mencap 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 Melton Mencap last inspected?
Melton Mencap was last inspected on 29 January 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 Melton Mencap?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Melton Mencap compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Melton Mencap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Melton Mencap 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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