Castle Of Comfort food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hampshire
Castle Of Comfort 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
This is a fresh result: Castle Of Comfort was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Castle Of Comfort Castle Street Medstead Alton GU34 5LU, GU34 5LU
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Castle Of Comfort among the 803 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 803 | 84% | ← Castle Of Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 Very 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 Of Comfort 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 Of Comfort, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMEO Lunch Club At St John's Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| Handy Stores Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Single Steps Nurseries Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Medstead CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Medstead Pre-school & Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Medstead Coffee Morning Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Medstead Voluntary Care Group Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Kings Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
Questions about Castle Of Comfort
What is Castle Of Comfort's food hygiene rating?
Castle Of Comfort has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Castle Of Comfort 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 Of Comfort last inspected?
Castle Of Comfort was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Of Comfort?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Of Comfort compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Of Comfort is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Castle Of Comfort 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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