Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Castle Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 21 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Castle Inn 7 Wistowgate, YO8 3SH
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Castle Inn sits behind roughly 5,364 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,364 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ← Castle Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Sailor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 July 2025 |
| Mr Jonathan Seaton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2024 |
| Jane Thackray Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Rob Holah School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Harmony House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| The Regen Centre Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Riccall C P School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Scalm Park Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Castle Inn
What is Castle Inn's food hygiene rating?
Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Castle Inn 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Inn last inspected?
Castle Inn was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire 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 "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 Castle Inn compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Castle Inn holds a 4. 544 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire 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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