Railway Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Ulster
Railway Bar 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 13 April 2023, 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: 63-67 Union Street, Cookstown, BT80 8NN
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Railway Bar sits behind roughly 1,133 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ← Railway Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bar 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 Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Bee Happy Shop LTD Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cookstown Hockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| MUST Hostel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Macmahon Butchers Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Brewery Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Molesworth Freezer Ministry Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about Railway Bar
What is Railway Bar's food hygiene rating?
Railway Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 13 April 2023.
Is Railway Bar 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 Bar last inspected?
Railway Bar was last inspected on 13 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bar compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, while Railway Bar holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Railway Bar 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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