Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lambeth
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 25 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: The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise, London, SE27 9BW
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Railway Tavern sits behind roughly 1,473 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ← Railway Tavern | |
| 3 out of 5 | 238 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 236 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 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 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 Railway Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams's Apple Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Alleyns head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Ace Base Clubs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Railway Tavern
What is Railway Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Railway Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 25 September 2025.
Is 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 Railway Tavern last inspected?
Railway Tavern was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Tavern compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Railway Tavern holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects 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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