The Rock Cross Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wyre Forest
The Rock Cross Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 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: Rock Cross Inn, Porchbrook Road, Rock Cross, DY14 9SD
How it compares in Wyre Forest
In Wyre Forest, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rock Cross Inn sits behind roughly 479 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ← The Rock Cross Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Rock Cross Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| The Colliers Farm Shop And Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Clows Top Victory Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Jersey Way Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Brians Butchers Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Far Forest Society Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Royal Forester Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Rock Cross Inn
What is The Rock Cross Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Rock Cross Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wyre Forest Council on 18 March 2025.
Is The Rock Cross Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Rock Cross Inn last inspected?
The Rock Cross Inn was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Forest Council rather than by the business.
How does The Rock Cross Inn compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Rock Cross Inn holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects The Rock Cross 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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