The Railway Inn Botley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Winchester City
The Railway Inn Botley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 19 February 2025, 16 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: Railway Hotel, Station Hill, Curdridge, SO30 2DN
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Railway Inn Botley sits behind roughly 966 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 966 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← The Railway Inn Botley | |
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Railway Inn Botley 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 The Railway Inn Botley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deveroast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| 1086 Wine Bar and Charcuterie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Flour and Fire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Botley Brewery & Hidden Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Cornflower Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Harvey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Honesty Shop At Wangfield Poultry Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Cornerstone Kitnocks House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about The Railway Inn Botley
What is The Railway Inn Botley's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Inn Botley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 19 February 2025.
Is The Railway Inn Botley 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Railway Inn Botley last inspected?
The Railway Inn Botley was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Inn Botley?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Railway Inn Botley compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, while The Railway Inn Botley holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects The Railway Inn Botley 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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