The Paper Mill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Midlothian
The Paper Mill passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 12 November 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: The Old Mill 2 - 4 West Mill Road Lasswade EH18 1LX, EH18 1LX
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Paper Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Sparks Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 14 November 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 11 December 2024 |
| Drummond Grange Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 14 August 2024 |
| Broomieknowe Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 21 January 2025 |
| Bonnyrigg Parish Church Pitcairn Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 3 April 2025 |
| Canton Chinese Carryout Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 2 February 2026 |
| BonnyNews Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 15 April 2026 |
| Bonnie Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Paper Mill
What is The Paper Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Paper Mill does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Paper Mill last inspected?
The Paper Mill was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Midlothian Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Midlothian Council inspects The Paper 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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