The Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The Castle Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: Castle Hotel Bletchley Road, Bletchley, Market Drayton, TF9 3RZ
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Castle Inn among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← The Castle Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining @ Moreton Say C E School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Arthurs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
| Fordhall Farm Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Fordhall Farm Event Catering Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Adastra Convience Store Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Buntingsdale Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Root Food Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Cloverley Hall Christian Conference Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
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 Shropshire Council on 9 April 2025.
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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Castle Inn last inspected?
The Castle Inn was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire 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 Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Castle Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire 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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