The Railway Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Redcar and Cleveland
The Railway Arms 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 6 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: High Street, Brotton, TS12 2SP
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts The Railway Arms among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← The Railway Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Arms 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 Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Slater Trading As Adamson Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Brotton Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Brotton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Brotton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| NHS Property Services Ltd Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Bloom Coffee Box Mobile caterer | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Brotton Village Hall Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Arctic Foxx Ices Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about The Railway Arms
What is The Railway Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 6 November 2023.
Is The Railway Arms 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 Arms last inspected?
The Railway Arms was last inspected on 6 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Railway Arms compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects The Railway Arms 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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The Railway Arms is one of 37 rated food businesses in Brotton. See every hygiene rating in Brotton →
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