Papermill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Papermill 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
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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 Papermill, Thanstead Copse, Loudwater, HP10 9YH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Papermill sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← Papermill | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Papermill 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 Papermill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Costa At Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2016 |
| Clinimed Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa - Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Choice Of Taste Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Flackwell Heath Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cakes By Justine Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2009 |
Questions about Papermill
What is Papermill's food hygiene rating?
Papermill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Papermill 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 Papermill last inspected?
Papermill was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papermill?
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 Papermill compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Papermill holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Papermill 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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