Mill at Elstead food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waverley
Mill at Elstead holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: Elstead Mill Farnham Road, Elstead, Godalming, GU8 6LE
How it compares in Waverley
In Waverley, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Mill at Elstead sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ← Mill at Elstead | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 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 |
| Club pizza Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Mill at Elstead
What is Mill at Elstead's food hygiene rating?
Mill at Elstead has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waverley Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Mill at Elstead 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mill at Elstead last inspected?
Mill at Elstead was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months 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 "very 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 Mill at Elstead compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while Mill at Elstead holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
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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