Windmill Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Erewash
Windmill Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2025, 7 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: Mansfield Road, DE21 4FY
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Windmill Inn among the 754 places in Erewash holding top marks, 88% 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 | 754 | 88% | ← Windmill Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Windmill Inn 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 Windmill Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadsall Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2016 |
| Breadsall Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Breadsall Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Breadsall Hilltop Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| 3 Spices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Bookers Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about Windmill Inn
What is Windmill Inn's food hygiene rating?
Windmill Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Windmill Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Windmill Inn last inspected?
Windmill Inn was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Erewash Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Windmill Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Windmill Inn compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Windmill Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Windmill Inn 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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