The Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Castle Inn 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 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 The Street, Oare, Kent, ME13 0PY
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Castle Inn among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← The Castle Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Castle Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Kent Cider Co Mobile caterer | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Good Feathers Mobile caterer | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Cafe By The Creek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Community Fridge @ West Faversham Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
| Jay's Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Castle Inn
What is The Castle Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Castle Inn 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 The Castle Inn last inspected?
The Castle Inn was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
How does The Castle Inn compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Castle Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Castle Inn 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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