The Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wealden
The Railway Tavern 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 17 February 2025, 16 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: The Railway Tavern 17 Station Road, Hailsham, BN27 2BH
How it compares in Wealden
That puts The Railway Tavern among the 1,013 places in Wealden 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← The Railway Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Tavern 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 Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle's Pottery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Hailsham Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Kemer Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Rustico Hailsham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Burgers and Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Mira Restaurant Bar and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about The Railway Tavern
What is The Railway Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 17 February 2025.
Is The Railway Tavern 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 Tavern last inspected?
The Railway Tavern was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Tavern?
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 Tavern compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Railway Tavern 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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