The Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
The 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 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 2 Station Road, Portslade, BN41 1GA
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Railway Inn among the 2,255 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 82% 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 | 2,255 | 82% | ← The Railway Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 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 The 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 The Railway Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Apple Tree Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Adelaide Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Adapt Fitness Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Arlington House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Railway Inn
What is The Railway Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 28 February 2025.
Is The 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 The Railway Inn last inspected?
The Railway Inn was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Railway Inn compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The 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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