Castlebar School HAF Club food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ealing
Castlebar School HAF Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Castlebar School, Hathaway Gardens, West Ealing, W13 0DH
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Castlebar School HAF Club sits behind roughly 1,773 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ← Castlebar School HAF Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 School HAF Club 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 School HAF Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Aplomb Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Abu Zaad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| 12th Street Burgers & Shakes - Dynamite Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| 5 Star Pizza Ealing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about Castlebar School HAF Club
What is Castlebar School HAF Club's food hygiene rating?
Castlebar School HAF Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Castlebar School HAF Club 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castlebar School HAF Club last inspected?
Castlebar School HAF Club was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castlebar School HAF Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 School HAF Club compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Castlebar School HAF Club holds a 4. 615 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Castlebar School HAF Club 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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