The Old Mill food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Cambridgeshire
The Old Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 45 Mill Lane, Stetchworth, Newmarket, CB8 9TR
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts The Old Mill among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire 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 | 579 | 83% | ← The Old Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 The Old 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 Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Marquis Of Granby Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 November 2023 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Kettlefields Primary School School/college/university | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Ellesmere Centre Other catering premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Ellesmere Centre Community Shop Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Crown Outside Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Dullingham Community Lunch Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Boot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about The Old Mill
What is The Old Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Old Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 3 December 2020.
Is The Old 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Mill last inspected?
The Old Mill was last inspected on 3 December 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old 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 The Old Mill compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Old 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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