The Castle Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
The 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 6 May 2026, 2 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: Castle Street, Castleton, Hope Valley Derbyshire, S33 8WG
How it compares in High Peak
That puts The Castle Hotel among the 736 places in High Peak 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 | 736 | 89% | ← The Castle Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peveril Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The George Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Three Roofs cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Castleton Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Dollys Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Bulls Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Four Monkeys Other catering premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Castle Hotel
What is The Castle Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 6 May 2026.
Is The 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 The Castle Hotel last inspected?
The Castle Hotel was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by High Peak Council rather than by the business.
How does The Castle Hotel compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and The Castle Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The 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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