The Castlewood Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolsover
The Castlewood Public House 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 14 April 2026, 2 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: Carter Lane East, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2DY
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts The Castlewood Public House among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← The Castlewood Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 The Castlewood Public House 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 The Castlewood Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Healthcare Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Burger Box Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Brigg Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cadbury Factory Outlet Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Castlewood Public House
What is The Castlewood Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Castlewood Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 14 April 2026.
Is The Castlewood Public House 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 The Castlewood Public House last inspected?
The Castlewood Public House was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Castlewood Public House?
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 The Castlewood Public House compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and The Castlewood Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects The Castlewood Public House 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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