The Old Mill B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
The Old Mill B&B 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 25 September 2018, more than 7 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: The Old Mill West Street, Bere Regis, BH20 7HS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Old Mill B&B among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Old Mill B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 B&B 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 B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Pepper Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Nisa Local, Bere Regis Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Dorset Rose Manufacturers/packers | 313 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Drax Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2026 |
| Bere Regis Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Garden Gate Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The Old Mill B&B
What is The Old Mill B&B's food hygiene rating?
The Old Mill B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 25 September 2018.
Is The Old Mill B&B 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 B&B last inspected?
The Old Mill B&B was last inspected on 25 September 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Mill B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 B&B compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Mill B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Old Mill B&B 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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