The Mill Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Mill Inn 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 13 February 2025, 16 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: 19 Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5BJ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Mill Inn among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← The Mill Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Wentworth Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Libardis Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| The Chocolate Teapot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| The Lighthouse Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aldeburgh Cinema Retailers - other | 289 yards away | Exempt | |
| Delphine's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2026 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Mill Inn
What is The Mill Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Mill Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Mill Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Mill Inn was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mill Inn?
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 Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Mill Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Mill Inn 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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