The Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bexley
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 9 March 2024, 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: 38 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1AH
How it compares in Bexley
That puts The Railway Tavern among the 1,155 places in Bexley holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,155 | 72% | ← The Railway Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Of Bexley Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Bexley Country Markets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Bexley Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bexley United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bexley Community Library With Inspire Community Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Bexley Bites Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 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 Bexley Council on 9 March 2024.
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 9 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley 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 "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 Tavern compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley 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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