The Mill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
The Mill 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 1 August 2023, 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: The Mill, Access Road To Houses, Mungrisdale, CA11 0XR
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Mill among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← The Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Very 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 The Mill 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 Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mosedale End Farm B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2015 |
| Lanehead Farm Country Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Netherdene Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Troutbeck Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Scales Farm Country Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| The White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Mill
What is The Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 1 August 2023.
Is The Mill 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 The Mill last inspected?
The Mill was last inspected on 1 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Mill compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Mill 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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