The Railway food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hastings
The Railway 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 2 July 2024, more than 2 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: Public House The Railway Hotel 1 Kings Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6EA
How it compares in Hastings
That puts The Railway among the 749 places in Hastings holding top marks, 91% 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 | 749 | 91% | ← The Railway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 The Railway 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Hound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Canny CBD Ltd Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Bayte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Baltic Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Azmar Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Blue Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Bistro Albo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Arigato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about The Railway
What is The Railway's food hygiene rating?
The Railway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 2 July 2024.
Is The Railway 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 last inspected?
The Railway was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway?
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 The Railway compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Railway 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Railway is one of 325 rated food businesses in St Leonards-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in St Leonards-on-Sea →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.hastings.gov.uk
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