Railway food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
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 30 August 2023, 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 Inn 1 North Road, Lancing, BN15 9AH
How it compares in Adur
That puts Railway among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% 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 | 378 | 90% | ← Railway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Nutrition Hub Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Andreas BBQ Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Azul Coffee And Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bakkus Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Auctioneers Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
Questions about Railway
What is Railway's food hygiene rating?
Railway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 30 August 2023.
Is 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 Railway last inspected?
Railway was last inspected on 30 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Railway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects 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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Railway is one of 116 rated food businesses in Lancing. See every hygiene rating in Lancing →
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