Railwaymans Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Railwaymans Arms 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 19 June 2024, more than 2 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: Railwaymans Arms Severn Valley Railway Hollybush Road, Bridgnorth, WV16 5DT
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Railwaymans Arms among the 2,512 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,512 | 88% | ← Railwaymans Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Railwaymans Arms 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 Railwaymans Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severn Valley Railway Refreshment Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Pantry Severn Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Pantry Severn ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The George Gurkha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Eurasia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Beaman And Sons Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bridgnorth Baptist Church Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2017 |
| White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
Questions about Railwaymans Arms
What is Railwaymans Arms's food hygiene rating?
Railwaymans Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Railwaymans Arms 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 Railwaymans Arms last inspected?
Railwaymans Arms was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railwaymans Arms?
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 Railwaymans Arms compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Railwaymans Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Railwaymans Arms 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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