The Railway food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rutland
The Railway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 May 2026, 2 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: Station Road, Oakham, LE15 6QU
How it compares in Rutland
In Rutland, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Railway sits behind roughly 394 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 347 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 3% | ← The Railway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 48 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Community Fridge Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Aspen Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Cosy Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Rutland Foodbank Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Hub and Spoke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Shanghai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about The Railway
What is The Railway's food hygiene rating?
The Railway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rutland Council on 8 May 2026.
Is The Railway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Railway last inspected?
The Railway was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rutland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, while The Railway holds a 3. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects The Railway 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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The Railway is one of 319 rated food businesses in Oakham. See every hygiene rating in Oakham →
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