Old Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
Old Mill 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 14 October 2024, 20 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: 12 The Square, Drayton, Norfolk, NR8 6XE
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Old Mill among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← Old Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Very 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 Old 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 Old Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childerwood Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Rka Fuels Ltd T/A Taverham Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Mill Lodge-Norfolk Community Health And Care NHS Trust At Mi Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Sunnycroft Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Pescado Norwich Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Ocean Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Casarita-Liaise East Anglia Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Old Mill
What is Old Mill's food hygiene rating?
Old Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Old 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Mill last inspected?
Old Mill was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Mill compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Old Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Old 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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