The Railway Pub food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
The Railway Pub holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: Railway Public House, 50 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5NG
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Railway Pub among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← The Railway Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 Pub 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 Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Community Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Small Wonders Day Nursery Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Smithbright Butchers Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Spar Foodmarkets Ltd Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Just Souvlaki Mobile caterer | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Tap Room 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Sainsburys Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about The Railway Pub
What is The Railway Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 7 May 2025.
Is The Railway Pub 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Railway Pub last inspected?
The Railway Pub was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Pub?
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 Pub compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Railway Pub 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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