The Light Railway Station food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Norfolk
The Light Railway Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2025, 15 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: Stiffkey Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1QB
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Light Railway Station among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← The Light Railway Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Light Railway Station 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 Light Railway Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltmarsh Rooms at Armeria Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Central Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Little Gillies School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Wells-Next-The-Sea Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Waveney House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Fortune House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
| Womens Institute Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Manor Farm Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
Questions about The Light Railway Station
What is The Light Railway Station's food hygiene rating?
The Light Railway Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 24 March 2025.
Is The Light Railway Station 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Light Railway Station last inspected?
The Light Railway Station was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Light Railway Station?
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 Light Railway Station compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Light Railway Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Light Railway Station 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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The Light Railway Station is one of 67 rated food businesses in Wells-next-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Wells-next-the-Sea →
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