Minster Mill food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Oxfordshire
Minster Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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: Minster Lovell Mill, Old Minster Lovell, Minster Lovell, OX29 0RN
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Minster Mill among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Minster Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Minster 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 Minster Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minster Lovell Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2018 |
| Crescent Stores - Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Minster Lovell Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2017 |
| Little Dots Daycare - Minster Lovell Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Freedom Of The Press Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2021 |
Questions about Minster Mill
What is Minster Mill's food hygiene rating?
Minster Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Minster 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Minster Mill last inspected?
Minster Mill was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Minster 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 Minster Mill compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Minster Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Minster 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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Understanding this rating
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