Castlebar Nursing Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lewisham
Castlebar Nursing Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 21 July 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Castlebar Care Home Centre, Castlebar Nursing Home, 46 Sydenham Hill, SE26 6LU
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Castlebar Nursing Home among the 1,252 places in Lewisham holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,252 | 62% | ← Castlebar Nursing Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 464 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 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 Castlebar Nursing Home 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 Castlebar Nursing Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ama Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Am supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Castlebar Nursing Home
What is Castlebar Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?
Castlebar Nursing Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Castlebar Nursing Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castlebar Nursing Home last inspected?
Castlebar Nursing Home was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castlebar Nursing Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castlebar Nursing Home compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Castlebar Nursing Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Castlebar Nursing Home 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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