Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
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 7 November 2025, 8 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: Forden, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8NN
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Railway Inn sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Railway Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCYL Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2024 |
| Forden Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Forden Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Forden Church in Wales School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Community Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
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 Powys Council on 7 November 2025.
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 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Railway Inn holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys 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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Understanding this rating
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