JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn 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 2 March 2024, more than 2 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: The Railway, 113 Station Road, Rainham, ME8 7SF
How it compares in Medway
That puts JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn 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 JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrester's Pottery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Galata Mezze Restaurant Other catering premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn
What is JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn's food hygiene rating?
JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 2 March 2024.
Is JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn 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 JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn last inspected?
JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn was last inspected on 2 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn?
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 JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn 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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