The Railway Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Forest of Dean
The Railway Tandoori holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 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 Inn, Station Road, Newnham, GL14 1DA
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Railway Tandoori among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← The Railway Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 The Railway Tandoori 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 Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Cafe And Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| The Club Newnham Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
| Timeless Sweets And Treats Retailers - other | 165 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cater Cater Ltd At Newnham St Peter School/college/university | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Shop@TheShip Ltd Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Post Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2025 |
| Severnside Press Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Apple Orchard Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
Questions about The Railway Tandoori
What is The Railway Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 3 September 2025.
Is The Railway Tandoori 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Railway Tandoori last inspected?
The Railway Tandoori was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Tandoori?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Railway Tandoori compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Railway Tandoori 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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