Railway Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Railway Hotel 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
This is a fresh result: Railway Hotel was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 19 College Street, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1AS
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Railway Hotel among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Railway Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mondo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Ebisu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Cafe Beans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| BOS Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Chandni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Kyffins Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Kebab Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Railway Hotel
What is Railway Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Railway Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Railway Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
Railway Hotel was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hotel compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Railway Hotel 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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Railway Hotel is one of 129 rated food businesses in Burnham-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Burnham-on-Sea →
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