William Ellis School, The Mill food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mole Valley
William Ellis School, The Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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, Mill Lane, RH5 5SJ
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts William Ellis School, The Mill among the 648 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 91% 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 | 648 | 91% | ← William Ellis School, The Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 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 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 William Ellis School, 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 William Ellis School, The Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggleville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Parrot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Tanhurst Estate Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| J A Keen & Son Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Keen & Son Farm Shop Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about William Ellis School, The Mill
What is William Ellis School, The Mill's food hygiene rating?
William Ellis School, The Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 17 July 2025.
Is William Ellis School, 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was William Ellis School, The Mill last inspected?
William Ellis School, The Mill was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at William Ellis School, The Mill?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does William Ellis School, The Mill compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and William Ellis School, The Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects William Ellis School, 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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