Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewisham
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 1 August 2018, more than 7 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: 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 5BH
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Railway Tavern among the 1,252 places in Lewisham holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,252 | 62% | ← Railway Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 466 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Barakah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Asterley Bros Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Adamsrill After School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Adamsrill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Artist Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Base Zero Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Aster House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
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 Lewisham Council on 1 August 2018.
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 1 August 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Tavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Tavern compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham 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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