Old Mill Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
Old Mill Café holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 17 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.
99% of rated food businesses in Chichester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chichester ratings →
Address: Billingshurst Road, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, RH14 0DY
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Old Mill Café among the 1,233 places in Chichester 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 | 1,233 | 95% | ← Old Mill Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Old Mill Café 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 Old Mill Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Crowns Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Premier Education Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| ISS @ Wisborough Green Primary School School/college/university | 255 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Climbing Bears Pre-School School/college/university | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Wisborough Green Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Cricketers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Farmer's Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Saddle Rooms Restaurant And Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Old Mill Café
What is Old Mill Café's food hygiene rating?
Old Mill Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Old Mill Café 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Mill Café last inspected?
Old Mill Café was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Mill Café?
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 Old Mill Café compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Old Mill Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Old Mill Café 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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