The Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North West Leicestershire
The 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 22 July 2021, more than 4 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: Railway Tavern, 5 Tamworth Road, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2PW
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts The Railway Tavern among the 643 places in North West Leicestershire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 643 | 82% | ← The Railway Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 The 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 The Railway Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Ashby Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Holy Trinity Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Reformii Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Ashby Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Congregational Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| La Zouch Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Churchills Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about The Railway Tavern
What is The Railway Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 22 July 2021.
Is The 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 The Railway Tavern last inspected?
The Railway Tavern was last inspected on 22 July 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Railway Tavern compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects The 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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The Railway Tavern is one of 151 rated food businesses in Ashby de la Zouch. See every hygiene rating in Ashby de la Zouch →
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