Railway Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Railway Groceries holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 4 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 8 Railway Approach, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2RQ
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Railway Groceries sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← Railway Groceries | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Groceries 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 Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Cafe Comma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| El Mariachi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Indi18 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Avebury Avenue Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Basil Wholefoods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
Questions about Railway Groceries
What is Railway Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Railway Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 4 June 2024.
Is Railway Groceries 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Railway Groceries last inspected?
Railway Groceries was last inspected on 4 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Groceries?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Groceries compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while Railway Groceries holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Railway Groceries 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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