The Railway food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
The Railway 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 13 July 2021, more than 4 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: 184 Bramall Lane, Highfield, S2 4RF
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Railway among the 3,298 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,298 | 75% | ← The Railway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 452 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hashtag Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| 5 Akhis Sheff Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Airy Fairy Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| A K Groceries and Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2018 |
| 99 Mary Street Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Angelicas Tea and Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Railway
What is The Railway's food hygiene rating?
The Railway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 13 July 2021.
Is The Railway 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 last inspected?
The Railway was last inspected on 13 July 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Railway compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Railway 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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