The Old Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
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
This rating dates from 27 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Hillside Thinford Road, Cornforth, DH6 5NX
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Mill sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← The Old Mill | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poachers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Dave's Breakfast Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Pizzeria Martino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cornforth House Partnership Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Best kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Square & Compass Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 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 Durham Council on 27 January 2025.
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 27 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Mill compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Mill holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham 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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