The Railway food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Trafford
The Railway 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 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Railway Inn, 128-130 Ashley Road, Hale, WA14 2UN
How it compares in Trafford
That puts The Railway among the 1,611 places in Trafford holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,611 | 81% | ← The Railway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Capuchin Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Altrincham Borough Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2006 |
| Buddha Hale Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Charlie Brown's Hale Pub/bar/nightclub | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bowdon Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Aspire Gym Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Altrincham Little Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
Questions about The Railway
What is The Railway's food hygiene rating?
The Railway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 12 November 2024.
Is The Railway 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 The Railway last inspected?
The Railway was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Railway compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford 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 534 rated food businesses in Altrincham. See every hygiene rating in Altrincham →
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