Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tewkesbury
Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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.
How it compares in Tewkesbury
That puts Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer among the 657 places in Tewkesbury holding top marks, 87% 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 | 657 | 87% | ← Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 Very 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 Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer 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.
Questions about Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer
What is Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer's food hygiene rating?
Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer last inspected?
Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, and Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Susan Castleton - Domestic Caterer 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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