Castle Private Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
Castle Private Club 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: Castle Private Social Club David Street, Northwich, CW8 1HE
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Castle Private Club among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← Castle Private Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Castle Private Club 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 Private Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Castle Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Beagles Preschool Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Charles Darwin CP School School/college/university | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| C Stead Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Harlequin Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2013 |
| DSN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2023 |
Questions about Castle Private Club
What is Castle Private Club's food hygiene rating?
Castle Private Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Castle Private Club 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 Private Club last inspected?
Castle Private Club was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Private Club?
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 Castle Private Club compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Private Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Castle Private Club 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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