The Mill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
The 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
This is a fresh result: The Mill was inspected on 10 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Manchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Manchester ratings →
Address: Alliance Manchester Business School, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9SS
How this rating has changed
The Mill has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 10 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Manchester
That puts The Mill among the 3,693 places in Manchester holding top marks, 71% 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 | 3,693 | 71% | ← The Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 856 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 381 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 112 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 119 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,249 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 The 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 Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 532 Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Alan Gilbert Learning Commons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| 9inety6ix Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2018 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| ACCG - The Claremont Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Addleshaw Goddard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about The Mill
What is The Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 10 August 2026.
Is The 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 Mill last inspected?
The Mill was last inspected on 10 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Mill compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,174 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The 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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