Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Breckland
Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 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: 21 Yaxham Road, Dereham, NR19 1HB
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop 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 Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys (Wroxham) Limited Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Debz Sweet Dealz Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| C C W (Markets) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Lynn Hill SF Connect Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop
What is Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop last inspected?
Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop?
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 Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop 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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