Railway Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
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
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 17 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: 11 Bridge Road, Litherland, L21 6PG
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Railway Hotel among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Railway Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Road News & Booze Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Bema's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Aminata Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| 5 Fifty catering Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Baron's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Byron Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| All Days Bootle Go Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
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 Sefton Council on 12 February 2025.
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 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton 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 "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Hotel compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton 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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