Honest Miller food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
Honest Miller 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 4 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Honest Miller The Street, Brook, TN25 5PG
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Honest Miller among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Honest Miller | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 Honest Miller 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 Honest Miller, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2018 |
| Zak's Kombucha Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Wooden Spoon Preserving Company Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bulltown Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| No4 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Wye Coffee Shop and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Wye School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Sawyers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2019 |
Questions about Honest Miller
What is Honest Miller's food hygiene rating?
Honest Miller has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 4 August 2023.
Is Honest Miller 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 Honest Miller last inspected?
Honest Miller was last inspected on 4 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Honest Miller?
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 Honest Miller compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Honest Miller is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Honest Miller 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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