The Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
The 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
This is a fresh result: The Castle Inn was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Castle Hotel, 28 Prospect Place, Old Town, SN1 3LQ
How it compares in Swindon
That puts The Castle Inn among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← The Castle Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 The 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 The Castle Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Beenies Caribbean Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Beni's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Big Breakfast Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about The Castle Inn
What is The Castle Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The 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 The Castle Inn last inspected?
The Castle Inn was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Castle Inn compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and The Castle Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The 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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