The Railway Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mole Valley
The Railway Stop 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 1 May 2025, 14 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 Station, Church Road, KT23 3JG
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts The Railway Stop among the 648 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 91% 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 | 648 | 91% | ← The Railway Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 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 The Railway Stop 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 Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookham Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Impact Food @ Eastwick Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Carolina's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bookham Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Great Bookham Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Ildiko's Artisan Chocolate Ltd - Mr Tamas KISS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Ada's Deli Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| C L Pearce and Sons Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about The Railway Stop
What is The Railway Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 1 May 2025.
Is The Railway Stop 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 Stop last inspected?
The Railway Stop was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Stop?
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 The Railway Stop compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects The Railway Stop 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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