Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
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 12 January 2024, more than 2 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: The Railway Hotel Ely Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3AB
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Railway Inn sits behind roughly 2,117 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Railway Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 254 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 415 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Railway Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb Other catering premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Other catering premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Bloc Coffee LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Acorns Llandaff Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bishop of Llandaff High School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bay Leaf Wales Limited Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Railway Inn
What is Railway Inn's food hygiene rating?
Railway Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 12 January 2024.
Is 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 Railway Inn last inspected?
Railway Inn was last inspected on 12 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Inn compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Railway Inn holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects 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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