Railway Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
Railway Hotel 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 28 June 2018, more than 8 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: 5 Brighton Road, Waterloo, L22 5NG
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Railway Hotel among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Railway Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Another Coffee Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Chews Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Chicago Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Caz's Kitchen Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Chy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Copper Kettle Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Railway Hotel
What is Railway Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Railway Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 28 June 2018.
Is Railway Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
Railway Hotel was last inspected on 28 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hotel compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Railway Hotel 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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