Railway Tavern Brightlingsea food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
Railway Tavern Brightlingsea 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 9 July 2024, more than 2 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: The Railway Hotel, 58 Station Road, Brightlingsea, CO7 0DT
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Railway Tavern Brightlingsea among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Railway Tavern Brightlingsea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Brightlingsea 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 Brightlingsea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Tower - Community Cafe & Food Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Brightlingsea Community Association Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Community Centre Coffee Morning Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Seaview Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| Co-op Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Infant School School/college/university | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Junior School School/college/university | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Olive Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Railway Tavern Brightlingsea
What is Railway Tavern Brightlingsea's food hygiene rating?
Railway Tavern Brightlingsea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Railway Tavern Brightlingsea 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 Brightlingsea last inspected?
Railway Tavern Brightlingsea was last inspected on 9 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Tavern Brightlingsea?
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 Brightlingsea compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Tavern Brightlingsea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Railway Tavern Brightlingsea 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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