Castle Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
Castle Inn 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 30 July 2018, more than 7 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: 78 High Street, Eastchurch, Kent, ME12 4DE
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Castle Inn sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← Castle Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 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 Castle Inn 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 Castle Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Taste Buds Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 November 2019 |
| Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Caterlink At Eastchurch Primary School School/college/university | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Dynamic Coaching Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Shurland Dale Holiday Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| The Boathouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Castle Inn
What is Castle Inn's food hygiene rating?
Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 30 July 2018.
Is Castle Inn 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 Castle Inn last inspected?
Castle Inn was last inspected on 30 July 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Castle Inn compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while Castle Inn holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale 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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