The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli 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 5 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: The Old Mill, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8EG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli 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 The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Rowes Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Chiverton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Daisy Fays Nursery Chiverton Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2025 |
| The Cornish Craft Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Kitch Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli
What is The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 5 December 2024.
Is The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli 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 The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli last inspected?
The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli?
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 The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli 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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