Castle in the Air food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Trafford
Castle in the Air holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Castle in the Air was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 1 Chill Factor e, Trafford Way, Urmston, M41 7JA
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Castle in the Air among the 1,611 places in Trafford holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,611 | 81% | ← Castle in the Air | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 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 Castle in the Air 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 Castle in the Air, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Bargains Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2015 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| B&Q Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Barburrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Boost Juice Bars Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
Questions about Castle in the Air
What is Castle in the Air's food hygiene rating?
Castle in the Air has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Castle in the Air 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle in the Air last inspected?
Castle in the Air was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle in the Air?
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 Castle in the Air compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Castle in the Air is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Castle in the Air 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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