The Railway food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewisham
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 14 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 16 Blackheath Village, London, SE3 9LE
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts The Railway 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% | ← The Railway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 464 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Arts Kitchen London Other catering premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Accent Caterng Services Ltd School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| At Home Gift Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| artFix Kidbrooke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
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 Lewisham Council on 14 November 2025.
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 14 November 2025, 8 months 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 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Railway compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham 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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