KENELM - Alton Castle food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Staffordshire Moorlands
KENELM - Alton Castle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2025, 13 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 Hill Road, Alton, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire, ST10 4TT
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts KENELM - Alton Castle among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← KENELM - Alton Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 KENELM - Alton Castle 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 KENELM - Alton Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Bridge Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Talbot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Kates Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| St Peters C E Academy School/college/university | 230 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
| Mons Thai Street Food @ White Hart Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bulls Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2024 |
| Kenelm - Alton Castle Soli House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about KENELM - Alton Castle
What is KENELM - Alton Castle's food hygiene rating?
KENELM - Alton Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 12 June 2025.
Is KENELM - Alton Castle 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was KENELM - Alton Castle last inspected?
KENELM - Alton Castle was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KENELM - Alton Castle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 KENELM - Alton Castle compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and KENELM - Alton Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects KENELM - Alton Castle 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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KENELM - Alton Castle is one of 66 rated food businesses in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire. See every hygiene rating in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire →
Staffordshire Moorlands inspects and rates 857 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Staffordshire Moorlands →
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