The Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Mill 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: Shottermill Road, Hammer, Haslemere, GU27 3QE
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Mill among the 1,254 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← The Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Garage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Pilgrim Homes Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Londis Camelsdale Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Humphrey's Cafe School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Camelsdale Preschool Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Shottermill Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Dylan's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Haslemere Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
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 Chichester Council on 26 September 2025.
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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mill last inspected?
The Mill was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mill?
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 Mill compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester 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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