The Mill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
The Mill 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: Rufford Abbey Country Park, Old Rufford Road, Rufford
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Mill among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 87% 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 | 906 | 87% | ← The Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 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 The Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Rufford Park Golf Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cafe Rouge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Canopy Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Hucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Leisure Bowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
Questions about The Mill
What is The Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mill last inspected?
The Mill was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Mill compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The 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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