The Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Malvern Hills
The 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
This is a fresh result: The Railway Inn was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 78 Wells Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4PA
How it compares in Malvern Hills
In Malvern Hills, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Railway Inn sits behind roughly 390 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 390 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 13% | ← The Railway Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 227 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 The 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 The Railway Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe H20 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Cottage In The Wood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Elgar Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| OCS Food Co @ QinetiQ Malvern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about The Railway Inn
What is The Railway Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The 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 The Railway Inn last inspected?
The Railway Inn was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Malvern Hills Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Railway Inn compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, while The Railway Inn holds a 4. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects The 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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