Racecourse (Castle Carvery) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Broadland
Racecourse (Castle Carvery) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Racecourse (Castle Carvery) was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Racecourse Inn, Salhouse Road, Sprowston, NR13 6LA
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Racecourse (Castle Carvery) among the 791 places in Broadland 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 | 791 | 88% | ← Racecourse (Castle Carvery) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Racecourse (Castle Carvery) 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.
Questions about Racecourse (Castle Carvery)
What is Racecourse (Castle Carvery)'s food hygiene rating?
Racecourse (Castle Carvery) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Racecourse (Castle Carvery) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Racecourse (Castle Carvery) last inspected?
Racecourse (Castle Carvery) was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Racecourse (Castle Carvery)?
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 Racecourse (Castle Carvery) compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Racecourse (Castle Carvery) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Racecourse (Castle Carvery) 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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Racecourse (Castle Carvery) is one of 45 rated food businesses in Sprowston. See every hygiene rating in Sprowston →
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