Castle Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolsover
Castle Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2023, more than 3 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: 55 Houfton Road, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6RP
How it compares in Bolsover
In Bolsover, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Castle Supermarket sits behind roughly 594 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ← Castle Supermarket | |
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 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 Supermarket 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 Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quiet Woman Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Saint Elkas Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| (Beverley J Noon T/A) Fidlers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Hilltop Working Mens Club And Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Bolsover First Steps Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2022 |
| Dani's Dessert Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
Questions about Castle Supermarket
What is Castle Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Castle Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolsover Council on 10 January 2023.
Is Castle Supermarket 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Supermarket last inspected?
Castle Supermarket was last inspected on 10 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Supermarket?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Supermarket compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while Castle Supermarket holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Castle Supermarket 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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