The Elephant and Castle
Urgent improvement necessary. Last inspection 31 December 2025.
Quick facts
- The Elephant and Castle scored 0/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 31 December 2025.
- Verdict: Urgent improvement necessary.
- Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in St Albans.
- Inspected by St Albans City Environmental Health.
Local authority: St Albans City · council website ↗
Urgent improvement necessary.
The inspector found urgent issues requiring immediate action. In some cases this can trigger closure notices. Verify the current status before visiting.
Classified as a licensed venue serving food. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Elephant and Castle.
What is The Elephant and Castle's FSA hygiene rating?
The Elephant and Castle scored 0 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 31 December 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Elephant and Castle last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Elephant and Castle was on 31 December 2025, 5 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Elephant and Castle required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Elephant and Castle?
The Elephant and Castle's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Elephant and Castle compare to other venues in St Albans?
The Elephant and Castle's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in St Albans on the dedicated St Albans aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 31 December 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.