The Windmill Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lambeth
The Windmill Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Windmill On The Common, Windmill Drive, London, SW4 9DE
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts The Windmill Public House among the 1,473 places in Lambeth holding top marks, 61% 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 | 1,473 | 61% | ← The Windmill Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 238 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 236 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 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 Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| All Greens Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Alfriston Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| A Bite of Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Al Gusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| Abacus Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about The Windmill Public House
What is The Windmill Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Windmill Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 24 February 2024.
Is The Windmill Public House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Windmill Public House last inspected?
The Windmill Public House was last inspected on 24 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Windmill Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Public House compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and The Windmill Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Windmill Public House 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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