The Old Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
The Old 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 23 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: The Old Castle 90 Nolton Street, Bridgend, CF31 3BP
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts The Old Castle Inn among the 874 places in Bridgend holding top marks, 72% 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 | 874 | 72% | ← The Old Castle Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 Old 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 Old Castle Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Clwb Mexicana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Chicken Planet, Eugreeka, Leb+Nom And Wingology Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Golden Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Bridgend Athletic RFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Cabo Roche Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Old Castle Inn
What is The Old Castle Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 23 January 2024.
Is The Old 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 Old Castle Inn last inspected?
The Old Castle Inn was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bridgend Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old 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 Old Castle Inn compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Castle Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Old 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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