Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Lincolnshire
Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 336 Cleethorpe Road, DN31 3DH
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
That puts Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money among the 1,118 places in North East Lincolnshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,118 | 84% | ← Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 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 Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money 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 Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Cafe Refresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Chartwells at Weelsby Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2022 |
| Chicken Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Alind's Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Chartwells at Strand Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| A cup of Joyfulness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Beast Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
Questions about Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money
What is Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money's food hygiene rating?
Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money last inspected?
Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money?
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 Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects Malcolm Ellis and Son / Value for Money 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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