Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 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: Hampshire County Council, The Castle, Trafalgar Street, SO23 8ZB
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) among the 966 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 966 | 89% | ← Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) 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 Restaurant (Hampshire County Council), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Brasserie Other catering premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Bar Lento Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Genz Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Winchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Bento Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bangkok Bistro Winchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Dim T Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council)
What is Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council)'s food hygiene rating?
Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) last inspected?
Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council)?
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 Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) 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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