Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redcar and Cleveland
Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy 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 17 October 2025, 8 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: Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe, TS7 0LA
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy 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 Nunthorpe Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy 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 Nunthorpe Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arete at Nunthorpe Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Bacio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Avenue Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Chandlers Ridge Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Caterlink at St. Bernadettes RC Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy
What is Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy 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 Nunthorpe Primary Academy last inspected?
Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 Nunthorpe Primary Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy 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 Nunthorpe Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Mellors at Nunthorpe Primary Academy 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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