Old Castle Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Old Castle Hotel 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
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 16 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: 5 Sudan Road, Weymouth, DT4 9LB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Old Castle Hotel 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% | ← Old Castle Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Old Castle Hotel 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 Old Castle Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codfathers Weymouth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Chipmunks Day Nursery Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Anning House - Care UK Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 88 Rodwell Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| All Saints CoE Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Belmont Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Chestnuts Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Old Castle Hotel
What is Old Castle Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Old Castle Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Old Castle Hotel 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 Old Castle Hotel last inspected?
Old Castle Hotel was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 months 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 Old Castle Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Old Castle Hotel compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Old Castle Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Old Castle Hotel 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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