The Windmill Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Melton
The Windmill Tea Rooms 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 14 October 2025, 8 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: Wymondham Mill House, Butt Lane, Wymondham, LE14 2BU
How it compares in Melton
That puts The Windmill Tea Rooms among the 398 places in Melton 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 | 398 | 85% | ← The Windmill Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 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 The Windmill Tea Rooms 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 Windmill Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Frenchvines Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Wymondham Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | Exempt | |
| Relish School Food - Wymondham C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Roots To Wings Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about The Windmill Tea Rooms
What is The Windmill Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Windmill Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The Windmill Tea Rooms 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 The Windmill Tea Rooms last inspected?
The Windmill Tea Rooms was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Windmill Tea Rooms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Windmill Tea Rooms compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and The Windmill Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Windmill Tea Rooms 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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