Railway Arms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hillingdon
Railway Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2022, more than 4 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: The Railway Arms, 1 Station Road, UB7 7BT
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Railway Arms among the 1,285 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,285 | 64% | ← Railway Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 Railway Arms 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 Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean There Drank That Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Best Food & Wine Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Cake House Bakery Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Adult Education School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2008 |
| Bell Farm Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Railway Arms
What is Railway Arms's food hygiene rating?
Railway Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 12 January 2022.
Is Railway Arms 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Railway Arms last inspected?
Railway Arms was last inspected on 12 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Arms?
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 Railway Arms compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Railway Arms 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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