The Old Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
The Old Mill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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, London Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 2NB
How it compares in Dacorum
In Dacorum, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Mill sits behind roughly 864 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 864 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ← The Old Mill | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Foods (Greggs) Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2021 |
| Hall Park Asda Express Garages (Spar) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Hall Park Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2025 |
| Greggs Hall Park Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Crystal Mangal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Berkhamsted Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2023 |
| Dower House Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Darvells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about The Old Mill
What is The Old Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Old Mill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dacorum Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Old Mill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Mill last inspected?
The Old Mill was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Mill holds a 4. 192 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum 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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