Castle Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Forest
Castle Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2025, 8 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: Hurst Castle, Hurst Spit, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Castle Catering among the 1,153 places in New Forest 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Castle Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Catering 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 Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyhaven Yacht Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Sammy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Needles Eye Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Mos Village Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Monsoori Heights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Southern Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Mister Pink's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Fuel Hair Mechanics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Castle Catering
What is Castle Catering's food hygiene rating?
Castle Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Castle Catering 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Catering last inspected?
Castle Catering was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Catering?
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 Catering compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Castle Catering 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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