The Railway Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Surrey Heath
The Railway Arms 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 March 2026, 3 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 Arms, 78 Frimley High Street, Frimley, GU16 7JE
How it compares in Surrey Heath
That puts The Railway Arms among the 450 places in Surrey Heath holding top marks, 77% 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 | 450 | 77% | ← The Railway Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Arms 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 Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Aramark Defence Service @ CTC Frimley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At South Camberley Junior Campus School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Aahar Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about The Railway Arms
What is The Railway Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Surrey Heath Council on 30 March 2026.
Is The Railway Arms 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 The Railway Arms last inspected?
The Railway Arms was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Surrey Heath Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Arms?
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 Arms compare to other places in Surrey Heath?
77% of the 586 rated food businesses in Surrey Heath hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Surrey Heath Council inspects The Railway Arms 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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