Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Castle Inn 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: Knucklas, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1PW
How it compares in Powys
That puts Castle Inn among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← Castle Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Cottage B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2011 |
| The Cake Barn Other catering premises | 237 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Naughton Motors (Shop) Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Charls Sweet Treats Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Plough Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Knighton and District Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2012 |
| Rhos Market Garden Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2020 |
| Offas Dyke Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Castle Inn
What is Castle Inn's food hygiene rating?
Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Castle Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Castle Inn was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Inn?
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 Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Castle Inn 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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