The Old Mill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Old Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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 Mill, Main Road, Frithville, PE22 7DT
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Old Mill among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← The Old Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frithville Primary School School/college/university | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Staples Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Fat Jack's Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 April 2026 |
| Candy Floss Queen Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2019 |
| White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 July 2025 |
| The Boston Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 October 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 East Lindsey Council on 7 March 2025.
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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Mill last inspected?
The Old Mill was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey 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 "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 Old Mill compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey 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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