Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
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
The rating dates from 30 April 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: Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 9BP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Railway Inn among the 2,775 places in Northumberland 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Railway Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklington Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Village Hall Community Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| Cafe 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Growing Out Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| HMP Northumberland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cafe 16 - Kier Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Rigg & Furrow Farmhouse Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
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 Northumberland Council on 30 April 2025.
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 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland 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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