Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gravesham
Railway Tavern 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 13 January 2026, 5 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: Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0HP
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Railway Tavern among the 666 places in Gravesham holding top marks, 88% 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 | 666 | 88% | ← Railway Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 Tavern 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 Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Bartellas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bite Me Catering @ Nurstead Court Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Cafe Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| McCoys Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Meopham Shish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Meopham Tandoori Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Meopham Deli Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Railway Tavern
What is Railway Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Railway Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Railway Tavern 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 Tavern last inspected?
Railway Tavern was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gravesham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Tavern?
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 Tavern compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Railway Tavern 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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