Old Mill Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
Old Mill 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 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lime Kiln Lane, Holbury, Southampton, SO45 2HE
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Old Mill Inn among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Old Mill Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Old 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 Old Mill Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor C of E Infant School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Stepping Stones Pre School School/college/university | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Hong Kong Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| One Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Oasis Lunch Club/Bikers Breakfast Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Forest Home Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Caterlink at Cadland Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Old Mill Inn
What is Old Mill Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old Mill Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Old 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Mill Inn last inspected?
Old Mill Inn was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Mill Inn?
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 Old Mill Inn compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Old Mill Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Old 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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