Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Castle Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: The Street, Ramsey, Harwich, CO12 5HH
How it compares in Tendring
A 2 is rare: only 32 of 1,156 rated places in Tendring score this low, about one in 36. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ← Castle Inn | |
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Methodist Church Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Junior Adventures Group School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Cloverwood General Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Waters View Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2025 |
| Tamarind Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Ye Olde Cherry Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Castle Inn
What is Castle Inn's food hygiene rating?
Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Tendring Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Castle Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub 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 Inn last inspected?
Castle Inn was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Inn compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Castle Inn holds a 2. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Castle Inn 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 Tendring, 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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Understanding this rating
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