Railway Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Caerphilly
Railway Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Railway Inn was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Railway Inn, Llanfabon Road, Nelson, CF46 6PJ
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts Railway Inn among the 877 places in Caerphilly holding top marks, 63% 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 | 877 | 63% | ← Railway Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ladybirds Playgroup Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Llanfabon Infants Canteen School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Lord Nelson Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Dynevor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Green Street Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Llancaeach Junior Canteen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about Railway Inn
What is Railway Inn's food hygiene rating?
Railway Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Railway Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Railway Inn last inspected?
Railway Inn was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Railway Inn?
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 Inn compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and Railway Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Railway Inn 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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