The Castle

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-11-15

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Castle is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Main Road, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1NE, in the Chelmsford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 November 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Chelmsford oversees 1,597 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Chelmsford is 4.9 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Main Road, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex
Postcode
CM3 1NE
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1761410

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Castle?

The Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Chelmsford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Castle last inspected?

The Castle was last inspected on 2024-11-15. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Castle located?

The Castle is located at Main Road, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex , CM3 1NE, in the Chelmsford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM3 postcode area.