Ajiv News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Melton
Ajiv News holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 April 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: 13 Hartopp Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0QZ
How it compares in Melton
A 1 is rare: only 5 of 467 rated places in Melton score this low, about one in 93. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ← Ajiv News | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ajiv News the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ajiv News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak Grange Residential Home Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Premier - Harveens Convenience Store Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Hamilton Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School School/college/university | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Early Years Nursery Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Broadoak Lodge Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Little Rascals Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Ajiv News
What is Ajiv News's food hygiene rating?
Ajiv News has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Melton Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Ajiv News safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ajiv News last inspected?
Ajiv News was last inspected on 25 April 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 Ajiv News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ajiv News compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, while Ajiv News holds a 1. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Ajiv News 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Melton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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