Windmill Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Doncaster
Windmill Castle 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 2 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: 25 Windmill Avenue, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 2DH
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Windmill Castle among the 1,869 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,869 | 73% | ← Windmill Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 380 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 181 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 268 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 Windmill Castle 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 Windmill Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Kexbrough Local Limited Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| English Heritage Trust Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Food Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Alma Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Crusty Cob Shop - DK 023 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| K D Davis & Sons Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Nina's Burger Van Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Windmill Castle
What is Windmill Castle's food hygiene rating?
Windmill Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Windmill Castle 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 Windmill Castle last inspected?
Windmill Castle was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Windmill Castle?
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 Windmill Castle compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,554 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Windmill Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Windmill Castle 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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