Watermill Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mole Valley
Watermill Inn 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 16 April 2025, 14 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 Watermill (Ph), Reigate Road, RH4 1NN
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Watermill Inn 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% | ← Watermill Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Watermill Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsvale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Betchworth Park Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Dorking Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Dorkinian Football Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Colairos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Deepdene Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Maximunch Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Café Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Watermill Inn
What is Watermill Inn's food hygiene rating?
Watermill Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Watermill 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watermill Inn last inspected?
Watermill Inn was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does Watermill Inn compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Watermill Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Watermill 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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Watermill Inn is one of 161 rated food businesses in Dorking. See every hygiene rating in Dorking →
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