The Railway food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Railway 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 16 November 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: 1 Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor, DL16 7SE
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Railway among the 3,087 places in Durham 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← The Railway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 The Railway 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clems Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Quinns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Pedros Peri Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Voltigeur Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
| Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about The Railway
What is The Railway's food hygiene rating?
The Railway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 16 November 2021.
Is The Railway 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 last inspected?
The Railway was last inspected on 16 November 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway?
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 The Railway compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Railway 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Railway is one of 118 rated food businesses in Spennymoor. See every hygiene rating in Spennymoor →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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