Railway Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Railway Hotel Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NT
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Railway Hotel among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← Railway Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almasty Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Anarchy Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Adana Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
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 Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 5 March 2026.
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 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Hotel compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne 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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