Onion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
Onion 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 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Railway Arms, Station Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HQ
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Onion among the 583 places in Uttlesford 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Onion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 Onion 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 Onion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| RAB Late Play Club School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| R A Butler Primary School School/college/university | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Old English Gentleman Pub/bar/nightclub | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Stanley Wilson Lodge Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| D Arcys Bar And Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Onion
What is Onion's food hygiene rating?
Onion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Onion 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 Onion last inspected?
Onion was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Onion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Onion compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Onion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Onion 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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Onion is one of 212 rated food businesses in Saffron Walden. See every hygiene rating in Saffron Walden →
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