The Old Mill Retreat Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broxbourne
The Old Mill Retreat Cafe 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7AX
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts The Old Mill Retreat Cafe among the 607 places in Broxbourne holding top marks, 91% 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 | 607 | 91% | ← The Old Mill Retreat Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 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 Old Mill Retreat Cafe 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 Old Mill Retreat Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream big dream cakes Other catering premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Bar37 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Broxbourne Food and Wine Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Field + Farm Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| HCL@Broxbourne C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Dawns Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cloud Contract Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about The Old Mill Retreat Cafe
What is The Old Mill Retreat Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Old Mill Retreat Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 4 February 2025.
Is The Old Mill Retreat Cafe 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 Old Mill Retreat Cafe last inspected?
The Old Mill Retreat Cafe was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Mill Retreat Cafe?
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 Old Mill Retreat Cafe compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Mill Retreat Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects The Old Mill Retreat Cafe 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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