The Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
The 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 15 April 2026, 2 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 Castle, 1 Castle Road, NG1 6AA
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts The Castle among the 2,404 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,404 | 90% | ← The Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 346 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 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 The 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 The Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| 4 Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Alcove Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| American Candy's & Soda Ltd Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| 1998 Mini Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| 400 Rabbits Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| ALEA Casino Marco Pierre White Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about The Castle
What is The Castle's food hygiene rating?
The Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 15 April 2026.
Is The 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 The Castle last inspected?
The Castle was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Castle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Castle compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and The Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects The 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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