Docton Mill Gardens food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
Docton Mill Gardens 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 8 July 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Torridge score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torridge ratings →
Address: Lymebridge, Milford, Hartland, EX39 6EA
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Docton Mill Gardens was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 Torridge
That puts Docton Mill Gardens among the 587 places in Torridge 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 | 587 | 86% | ← Docton Mill Gardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Docton Mill Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Buckfast Abbey Fudge Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| CaterEd at Woodfield Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Evergreen Farm Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Fionas Farm Fayre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Fish & Chip Van Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| J+J Wilson (Shops) Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Marisco Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about Docton Mill Gardens
What is Docton Mill Gardens's food hygiene rating?
Docton Mill Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Docton Mill Gardens 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 Docton Mill Gardens last inspected?
Docton Mill Gardens was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
How does Docton Mill Gardens compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 685 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Docton Mill Gardens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Docton Mill Gardens 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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