Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lichfield
Railway Inn 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
This is a fresh result: Railway Inn was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Main Street, Shenstone, Lichfield, WS14 0LZ
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Railway Inn among the 591 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 591 | 75% | ← Railway Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough At Shenstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Shenstone Community Library Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| The Village Shop Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| The Bull's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Shenstone Hall Residential Home School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Shenstone Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
Questions about Railway Inn
What is Railway Inn's food hygiene rating?
Railway Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Railway Inn 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 Railway Inn last inspected?
Railway Inn was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Inn?
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 Railway Inn compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 787 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield 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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