Castle Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Denbighshire
Castle Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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 Hotel St Peters Square, Ruthin, LL15 1AA
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Castle Hotel among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← Castle Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naturally Ethical Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 February 2023 |
| Kaffee Häus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2024 |
| Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Poppy & Peggy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Jacques Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Castlebell News Agents Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2015 |
| Chatwins Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Castle Hotel
What is Castle Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Castle Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Castle Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Hotel last inspected?
Castle Hotel was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Hotel compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Castle Hotel 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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Understanding this rating
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Castle Hotel is one of 113 rated food businesses in Ruthin. See every hygiene rating in Ruthin →
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