The Castle Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Castle Pub 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 30 October 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: 253 Castle Street, Dudley, DY1 1LQ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Castle Pub sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ← The Castle Pub | |
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Pub 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 Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Cadrene Supported Living Distributors/Transporters | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Best Before Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bedazzle Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
Questions about The Castle Pub
What is The Castle Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Pub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 30 October 2023.
Is The Castle Pub 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 Pub last inspected?
The Castle Pub was last inspected on 30 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Castle Pub?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Castle Pub compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Castle Pub holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Castle Pub 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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