Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Railway Inn 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 3 October 2022, more than 3 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: Railway Inn Reilly Street, Banbridge, BT32 3DW
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Railway Inn sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Railway Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Afterschool Club School/college/university | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| All Joy Events Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Tele Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| St Mary's Primary School / Breakfast Club School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| St. Mary's Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Jimmy's Chippie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Madison's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Imperial Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Railway Inn
What is Railway Inn's food hygiene rating?
Railway Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 3 October 2022.
Is Railway Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Railway Inn was last inspected on 3 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon 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 "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 Inn compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, while Railway Inn holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon 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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