Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
Railway Inn 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 18 March 2016, more than 10 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 Inn 79 Harwood Street, West Bromwich, B70 9JD
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Railway Inn among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Railway Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Café @ Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form’s Sandwell Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Autumn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2025 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Bromford Lane Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2020 |
Questions about Railway Inn
What is Railway Inn's food hygiene rating?
Railway Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 18 March 2016.
Is Railway Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Railway Inn was last inspected on 18 March 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway Inn compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Railway Inn 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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