Sugar Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
Sugar Mill 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 10 September 2024, 22 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 Sugar Mill, Milestone Road, Bourne, PE10 0ET
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Sugar Mill among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Sugar Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Sugar Mill 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 Sugar Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Shell Bourne Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Abbey Court Care Home Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Cookie Box Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| The Cheesy Pig Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Willoughby Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Sugar Mill
What is Sugar Mill's food hygiene rating?
Sugar Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Sugar Mill 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 Sugar Mill last inspected?
Sugar Mill was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sugar Mill?
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 Sugar Mill compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Sugar Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Sugar Mill 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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