The Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
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 10 February 2026, 5 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: 182 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9JD
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Railway Tavern among the 979 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 979 | 85% | ← The Railway Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Kelvedon King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Kelvedon Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Kelvedon Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| Edon Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Kelvedon Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 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 Braintree Council on 10 February 2026.
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 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does The Railway Tavern compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree 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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The Railway Tavern is one of 22 rated food businesses in Kelvedon. See every hygiene rating in Kelvedon →
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