The Castle Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Castle Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 August 2023, 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: 210 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UN
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Castle Tavern sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← The Castle Tavern | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Castle Tavern 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 The Castle Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cottage Kitchen - Dinnerman Ltd Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Paydens Pharmacy Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Age UK Sheppey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Kent Fresh Food Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| New China Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about The Castle Tavern
What is The Castle Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 22 August 2023.
Is The Castle Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Castle Tavern last inspected?
The Castle Tavern was last inspected on 22 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Castle Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Castle Tavern compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while The Castle Tavern holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Castle Tavern 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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