Castle Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Castle Kitchen holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: 64 Castle Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1HL
How it compares in East Suffolk
A 1 is rare: only 17 of 2,317 rated places in East Suffolk score this low, about one in 136. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ← Castle Kitchen | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Kitchen the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Castle Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Deben Caring Premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Galley Creamery And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Hill House Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Essen Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Burnt Fig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Acre Bakery Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Hullabaloo Manufacturers/packers | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Castle Kitchen
What is Castle Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Castle Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Suffolk Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Castle Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Castle Kitchen last inspected?
Castle Kitchen was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Kitchen compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Castle Kitchen holds a 1. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Castle Kitchen 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Suffolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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