The River Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Huntingdonshire
The River Mill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: Public House River Mill School Lane, Eaton Socon, PE19 8GW
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
In Huntingdonshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The River Mill sits behind roughly 975 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 975 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ← The River Mill | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 River 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 River Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Kindred St Neots Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| B & M Retail Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2016 |
| Mega Kids World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Opendoor Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Life Plus Europe Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The River Mill
What is The River Mill's food hygiene rating?
The River Mill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 6 August 2025.
Is The River Mill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The River Mill last inspected?
The River Mill was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The River Mill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The River Mill compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The River Mill holds a 4. 298 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The River 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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