The Little Mill Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
The Little Mill Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hollinsmoor Road, Rowarth, High Peak, SK22 1EB
How it compares in High Peak
That puts The Little Mill Inn among the 736 places in High Peak holding top marks, 89% 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 | 736 | 89% | ← The Little Mill Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Little Mill Inn 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 Little Mill Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Being Outdoors CIC School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| The Sycamore Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Busy Bunnies Day Nursey Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Lantern Pike Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Emmas Sett Valley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Pack Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Inside Out Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Hayfield Primary School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about The Little Mill Inn
What is The Little Mill Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Little Mill Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 27 August 2025.
Is The Little Mill Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Mill Inn last inspected?
The Little Mill Inn was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by High Peak Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Mill Inn?
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 Little Mill Inn compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Mill Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Little Mill Inn 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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