The Castle Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
The Castle Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 January 2024, more than 2 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 Castle, 1 Spitalfields, Norwich, NR1 4EY
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Castle Public House sits behind roughly 889 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ← The Castle Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Castle 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 Castle Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bridge Convenience Store Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Bishop's House Honey Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| BaxterStorey - Mills And Reeve - Norwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bun X At The Coach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Abellio Greater Anglia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about The Castle Public House
What is The Castle Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 10 January 2024.
Is The Castle Public House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Castle Public House last inspected?
The Castle Public House was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Castle Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Castle Public House compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while The Castle Public House holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Castle 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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