The Windmill Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rugby
The Windmill Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 November 2024, 20 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: 1 North Street, Rugby, CV21 2AB
How it compares in Rugby
In Rugby, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Windmill Inn sits behind roughly 723 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ← The Windmill Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Windmill 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 Windmill Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Burger Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Dr Noodles Rugby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Cafe Roj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Egg Free Cake Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about The Windmill Inn
What is The Windmill Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Windmill Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rugby Council on 5 November 2024.
Is The Windmill Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Windmill Inn last inspected?
The Windmill Inn was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Windmill Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Windmill Inn compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while The Windmill Inn holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Windmill 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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