The Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Railway Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 September 2025, 9 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: Railway Tavern, Station Road, Fishponds, BS16 3SG
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Railway Tavern sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← The Railway Tavern | |
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artichoke Wholefoods Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| 3 Brothers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Aspects & Milestones Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Al Hamza Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 10 + One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about The Railway Tavern
What is The Railway Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 29 September 2025.
Is The Railway Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Railway Tavern last inspected?
The Railway Tavern was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Railway Tavern compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Railway Tavern holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol 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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