Railway Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · New Forest
Railway Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 21 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: 116 Station Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1DG
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Railway Hotel among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Railway Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educamps Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 April 2025 |
| Allenbrook Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Sentinel Health Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| The Raj of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 March 2026 |
| Fordingbridge Foodbank Importers/Exporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| No 1 Shaftesbury St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Moody Cow Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Railway Hotel
What is Railway Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Railway Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Railway Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Railway Hotel last inspected?
Railway Hotel was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Hotel?
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 Hotel compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Railway Hotel 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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