The Millstone at Mellor food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ribble Valley
The Millstone at Mellor 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: Millstone Hotel, Mellor Lane, Mellor, BB2 7JR
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts The Millstone at Mellor among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← The Millstone at Mellor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 Millstone at Mellor 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 Millstone at Mellor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Littler & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Everything Retreat Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bakeri (RRV Bakes Ltd) Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Dowson Dairies Ltd T/A Hawkshaw Farm Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
Questions about The Millstone at Mellor
What is The Millstone at Mellor's food hygiene rating?
The Millstone at Mellor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 7 January 2026.
Is The Millstone at Mellor 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 Millstone at Mellor last inspected?
The Millstone at Mellor was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Millstone at Mellor?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Millstone at Mellor compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Millstone at Mellor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects The Millstone at Mellor 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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