The Windmill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hart
The Windmill 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: The Windmill Ph, Church Lane, Ewshot, GU10 5BJ
How it compares in Hart
That puts The Windmill among the 487 places in Hart 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 | 487 | 85% | ← The Windmill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 50 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 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 Windmill 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookham Sunshines Community Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2019 |
| Bright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery And Preschool School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Buttercups Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Dawyk Beech Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2017 |
| Dottie Tots Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| BUPA At Freelands Croft Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about The Windmill
What is The Windmill's food hygiene rating?
The Windmill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Windmill 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 Windmill last inspected?
The Windmill was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Windmill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Windmill compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 576 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and The Windmill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects The Windmill 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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Understanding this rating
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