The Coffee Mill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Coffee Mill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 7 Riverside Road, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6EX
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Coffee Mill sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← The Coffee Mill | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Coffee 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 Coffee Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravel Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2008 |
| Exmoor Bake House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Mavis Thruptons Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Riverside Cottage And Meat Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| The Barque Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 June 2025 |
| Harbour Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mad 4 Seafood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Simone's Sarnies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about The Coffee Mill
What is The Coffee Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee Mill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 25 September 2024.
Is The Coffee Mill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coffee Mill last inspected?
The Coffee Mill was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Coffee Mill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coffee Mill compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Coffee Mill holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Coffee 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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