The Railway Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
The Railway Hotel 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 16 October 2024, 20 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: Railway Hotel Public House, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2QJ
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts The Railway Hotel among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,170 | 81% | ← The Railway Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- 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 The Railway Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Casa Rosa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Birtley Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Continental Delicatessen Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Benelli's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Afro Asian Market Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about The Railway Hotel
What is The Railway Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The Railway Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
The Railway Hotel was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Railway Hotel compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Railway Hotel 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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Understanding this rating
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