Mill House Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Mill House Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 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 Mill House Mill Lane, Seatown, DT6 6JX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Mill House Kitchen among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Mill House Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Very good
- 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 Mill House Kitchen 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 Mill House Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down House Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Baboo Gelato Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Felicity's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Just Japanese Food Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Ilchester arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Fire in the Shire Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Halsons Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
| Highlands End Caravan Park Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Mill House Kitchen
What is Mill House Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Mill House Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Mill House Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mill House Kitchen last inspected?
Mill House Kitchen was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mill House Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mill House Kitchen compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Mill House Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Mill House Kitchen 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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