Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
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 29 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Railway Tavern Station Road, Thetford, IP24 1AH
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Railway Tavern among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Railway Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Clarence House Nursery, Thetford Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Star OK Kebabs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Monte Cristo Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Hedgehogs Breakfast and Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
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 Breckland Council on 29 August 2024.
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 29 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
How does Railway Tavern compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland 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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