The Railway Bell Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Redbridge
The Railway Bell Public House 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 23 July 2025, 11 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: 87 George Lane, E18 1JJ
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts The Railway Bell Public House among the 1,176 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,176 | 66% | ← The Railway Bell Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 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 The Railway Bell Public House 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 Bell Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Ana's cakes and coffee Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Argos Limited Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ark Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bare Brew Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
Questions about The Railway Bell Public House
What is The Railway Bell Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Bell Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 23 July 2025.
Is The Railway Bell Public House 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 Bell Public House last inspected?
The Railway Bell Public House was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Bell Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Railway Bell Public House compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Bell Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects The Railway Bell Public House 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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