The Old Mill B And B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Yorkshire
The Old Mill B And B 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 25 May 2022, more than 4 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: The Old Mill Broom House Lane, YO21 1UZ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Old Mill B And B among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← The Old Mill B And B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Old Mill B And B 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 B And B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egton Playgroup Caring Premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2019 |
| Broom House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Hedgeman's Veg Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gallery B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Hazelwood Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Station Shop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| The Old School Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| St Matthews Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about The Old Mill B And B
What is The Old Mill B And B's food hygiene rating?
The Old Mill B And B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 25 May 2022.
Is The Old Mill B And B 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 B And B last inspected?
The Old Mill B And B was last inspected on 25 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Mill B And B?
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 Old Mill B And B compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Mill B And B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Old Mill B And B 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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