Mel's Home Cakery
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Mel's Home Cakery is a other catering premises located at 3 Parkside, DARLINGTON, DL1 4JP, in the Darlington local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 August 2023, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Darlington oversees 925 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Darlington is 4.8 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
Details
- Business Type
- Other catering premises
- Address
- 3 Parkside, DARLINGTON
- Postcode
- DL1 4JP
- Local Authority
- Darlington
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1155530
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Mel's Home Cakery?
Mel's Home Cakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Darlington.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a other catering premises?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Mel's Home Cakery last inspected?
Mel's Home Cakery was last inspected on 2023-08-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Mel's Home Cakery located?
Mel's Home Cakery is located at 3 Parkside, DARLINGTON , DL1 4JP, in the Darlington local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DL1 postcode area.