The Old Dunnings Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Old Dunnings Mill 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 27 April 2026, 2 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, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4AT
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Old Dunnings Mill among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← The Old Dunnings Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 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 Old Dunnings 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 The Old Dunnings Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Dog Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Nuba Lounge And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Chocolate Lodge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Harbour Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Flint Owl Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
Questions about The Old Dunnings Mill
What is The Old Dunnings Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Old Dunnings Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 27 April 2026.
Is The Old Dunnings 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Dunnings Mill last inspected?
The Old Dunnings Mill was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Dunnings Mill?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Dunnings Mill compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Dunnings Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Old Dunnings 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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