Bolsover Castle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolsover
Bolsover Castle 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 29 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: Castle Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6PR
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Bolsover Castle 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% | ← Bolsover Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bolsover 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 Bolsover Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Pillar Of Rock Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Alya Pizza Limited T-A Pizza Rizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| The Pump Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Dani's Dessert Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Ibbotson Fresh Quality Produce Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Market Place Bolsover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Bolsover Castle
What is Bolsover Castle's food hygiene rating?
Bolsover Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Bolsover 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bolsover Castle last inspected?
Bolsover Castle was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Bolsover Castle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bolsover Castle compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Bolsover Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Bolsover 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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