The Castle Tavern, Sheerness
The Castle Tavern is a pub at 210 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UN. The Castle Tavern's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale council on 22 August 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 210 High Street
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1UN - Council
- Swale
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Castle Tavern’s food hygiene rating
The Castle Tavern's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Castle Tavern's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Castle Tavern
- 5The Pilot's Rest30 m
- 5The Rendezvous Bar80 m
- 5Queens Head160 m
- 4The Royal Hotel360 m
- 5Belle and Lion470 m
- 5Heights of Alma550 m
All 12 pubs and bars in Sheerness
Questions about The Castle Tavern
What is the food hygiene rating at The Castle Tavern?
The Castle Tavern's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale council on 22 August 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team. A new rating is pending, usually after an appeal or a request for a re-visit.
Where is The Castle Tavern?
The Castle Tavern is at 210 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UN, in Sheerness. Swale council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Pilot's Rest, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near The Castle Tavern?
The closest pubs and bars to The Castle Tavern are The Pilot's Rest (30 m), The Rendezvous Bar (80 m) and Queens Head (160 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Castle Tavern's hygiene rating up to date?
The Castle Tavern's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Castle Tavern on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Swale council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.