The Watermill food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
The Watermill 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 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Tea Rooms, Woodford Mill, Ringstead, NN14 4DU
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Watermill among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Watermill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 The Watermill 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 Watermill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Ringstead Village Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| ABM Catering Ltd. At Great Addington CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about The Watermill
What is The Watermill's food hygiene rating?
The Watermill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 8 October 2024.
Is The Watermill 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 The Watermill last inspected?
The Watermill was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Watermill?
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 The Watermill compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Watermill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Watermill 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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