Windsor Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hackney
Windsor 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 16 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Windsor Castle 135 Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 8EQ
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Windsor Castle among the 1,470 places in Hackney holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,470 | 66% | ← Windsor Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 395 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 Windsor 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 Windsor Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| Accra Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Windsor Castle
What is Windsor Castle's food hygiene rating?
Windsor Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 16 May 2018.
Is Windsor 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 Windsor Castle last inspected?
Windsor Castle was last inspected on 16 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Windsor Castle?
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 Windsor Castle compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Windsor Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Windsor 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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