Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
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 31 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Castle Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DU
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Castle Inn among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Castle Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 Castle Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Manufacturers/packers | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| The Peacock Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Fredericks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 June 2025 |
| Insomnia Cafe Bakewell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Bakewell Church Of England Infant School School/college/university | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| 2GO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Bakewell Cheese Shop Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Questions about Castle Inn
What is Castle Inn's food hygiene rating?
Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 31 January 2024.
Is 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 Castle Inn last inspected?
Castle Inn was last inspected on 31 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Inn?
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 Castle Inn compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
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Castle Inn is one of 85 rated food businesses in Bakewell. See every hygiene rating in Bakewell →
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