The Castlebar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ealing
The Castlebar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: The Castlebar, 84 Uxbridge Road, West Ealing, W13 8RA
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so The Castlebar sits behind roughly 2,389 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 616 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ← The Castlebar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 621 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Castlebar 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 Castlebar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 5 Star Pizza Ealing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 12th Street Burgers & Shakes - Dynamite Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Abu Zaad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Aramark @ Ealing Green College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Andy's Quality Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
Questions about The Castlebar
What is The Castlebar's food hygiene rating?
The Castlebar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ealing Council on 19 November 2025.
Is The Castlebar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Castlebar last inspected?
The Castlebar was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Castlebar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Castlebar compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,050 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while The Castlebar holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects The Castlebar 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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