Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
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 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Railway Tavern, Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9DQ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Railway Tavern among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← Railway Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Josh Food And Wine Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Coffee Zone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Flavour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| KB Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Church Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Brunchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Railway Tavern
What is Railway Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Railway Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 12 September 2024.
Is 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 Railway Tavern last inspected?
Railway Tavern was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex 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 "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 Railway Tavern compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex 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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