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
This rating dates from 21 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Lymebridge, Milford, Hartland, EX39 6EA
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Docton Mill Gardens among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Docton Mill Gardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 Docton Mill Gardens 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 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 Goosewell Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| CATERed at St Peters RC Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2019 |
| 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 |
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 21 May 2024.
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 21 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Docton Mill Gardens?
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 Docton Mill Gardens compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 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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