The Old Mill food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Berkshire
The Old 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 14 April 2026, 3 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: The Old Mill Station Road, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 4LB
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Old Mill among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← The Old Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 The 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 The Old Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe2U (Reading West) Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| A4 Snackbar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Aldermaston Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 October 2025 |
| Hillier Nurseries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Hinds Head Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| The Butt Inn Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Aldermaston Oaks Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| PS Catering Management Services Ltd at Aldermaston CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about The Old Mill
What is The Old Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Old Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 14 April 2026.
Is The 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Mill last inspected?
The Old Mill was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Mill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Old Mill compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The 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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