Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
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 7 July 2025, 12 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 Inn, Brookside, Brook Road Shotton, CH5 1HL
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Castle Inn among the 1,062 places in Flintshire 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 | 1,062 | 88% | ← Castle Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 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 Castle Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connahs Quay Civic Hall Other catering premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| BALKAN shop and BBQ Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| GO GO Convenience Store Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Cylch Shotton Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2015 |
| Clever Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Buttylicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Castle Inn
What is Castle Inn's food hygiene rating?
Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 7 July 2025.
Is 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 Castle Inn last inspected?
Castle Inn was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Inn compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
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