Rail Road Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
Rail Road Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 February 2022, 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: Railroad Club, Grantham Drive, Skegness, PE25 3RN
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Rail Road Club sits behind roughly 1,919 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,919 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← Rail Road Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Rail Road Club 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 Rail Road Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee'S Pitstop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Bedfords Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2019 |
| C & C Custom Gifts Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Cosy Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Skegness Charity Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Artisan Coffee Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Rail Road Club
What is Rail Road Club's food hygiene rating?
Rail Road Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 11 February 2022.
Is Rail Road Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rail Road Club last inspected?
Rail Road Club was last inspected on 11 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rail Road Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rail Road Club compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Rail Road Club holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Rail Road Club 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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