Railway Telegraph food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
Railway Telegraph holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2019, more than 7 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: 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JJ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Railway Telegraph among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Railway Telegraph | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Railway Telegraph 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 Railway Telegraph, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Railway Telegraph
What is Railway Telegraph's food hygiene rating?
Railway Telegraph has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 22 January 2019.
Is Railway Telegraph safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Railway Telegraph last inspected?
Railway Telegraph was last inspected on 22 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Telegraph?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Telegraph compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Telegraph is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Railway Telegraph 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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Understanding this rating
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