Mill at Elstead food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waverley
Mill at Elstead holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Mill at Elstead was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Waverley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Waverley ratings →
Address: Elstead Mill Farnham Road, Elstead, Godalming, GU8 6LE
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How this rating has changed
Mill at Elstead has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Mill at Elstead among the 748 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 748 | 79% | ← Mill at Elstead | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 Mill at Elstead 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 Mill at Elstead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge House Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Elstead Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| The Little Barn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Golden Fleece Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2022 |
| Golden Fleece Thai Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 October 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| The Woolpack Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| South Downs Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Mill at Elstead
What is Mill at Elstead's food hygiene rating?
Mill at Elstead has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Mill at Elstead 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mill at Elstead last inspected?
Mill at Elstead was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mill at Elstead?
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 Mill at Elstead compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 952 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Mill at Elstead is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Mill at Elstead 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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