The Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashfield
The Railway Inn 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 June 2025, 13 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: Station Road, NG16 6FH
How it compares in Ashfield
In Ashfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Railway Inn sits behind roughly 668 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 668 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ← The Railway Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Railway Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Blue Pearl Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Beech Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Dolly's Pantry Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about The Railway Inn
What is The Railway Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashfield Council on 11 June 2025.
Is The Railway Inn 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 The Railway Inn last inspected?
The Railway Inn was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Railway Inn compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, while The Railway Inn holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects The Railway Inn 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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