The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Guildford
The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining 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 31 January 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: Gomshall Mill 52 Station Road, Gomshall, GU5 9LB
How it compares in Guildford
That puts The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
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 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 Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining 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 Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amble- Creative Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| The Compasses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Gomshall Village Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2025 |
| Walters Service Station Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2025 |
| Tillingbourne Farm and Smokery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Abinger Hammer Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Kinghams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining
What is The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining's food hygiene rating?
The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 31 January 2025.
Is The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining 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 Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining last inspected?
The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining?
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 Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining 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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