Railway Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
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 2 January 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: Kerry Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1BP
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Railway Tavern sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Railway Tavern | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Honey Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Radnor Preserves Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Newtown Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Tesco Newtown Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Lion Bites Trailer Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Hilltop Honey Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2026 |
| Red Mango Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
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 Powys Council on 2 January 2018.
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 2 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Tavern compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Railway Tavern holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys 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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