Castle Banquet food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Shropshire
Castle Banquet holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Castle Banquet was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 20D Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AD
How it compares in Shropshire
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 2,862 rated places in Shropshire score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ← Castle Banquet | |
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Banquet the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Castle Banquet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Gates Store Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Fireaway Pizza Shrewsbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Dough And Oil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Costa Limited T/A Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Frankie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Bubble on Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Dada Oriental Thai Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2023 |
Questions about Castle Banquet
What is Castle Banquet's food hygiene rating?
Castle Banquet has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Shropshire Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Castle Banquet safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Castle Banquet last inspected?
Castle Banquet was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Banquet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Banquet compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Castle Banquet holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Castle Banquet 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Shropshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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