Melbers Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Crawley
Melbers Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 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: Siemens Plc, Three Bridges Train Care Facility, Williams Way, RH10 1HW
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Melbers Cafe among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← Melbers Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Melbers Cafe 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 Melbers Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At St Andrews's C E School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Coopers Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Best One Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Coffee Zone And Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| CB Discos And Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Barista And Barrel Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Burleys Wood Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Melbers Cafe
What is Melbers Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Melbers Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Melbers Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melbers Cafe last inspected?
Melbers Cafe was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Melbers Cafe?
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 Melbers Cafe compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Melbers Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Melbers Cafe 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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