The Cross Hands Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Gloucestershire
The Cross Hands Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
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: Bath Road, Old Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6RJ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Cross Hands Hotel among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← The Cross Hands Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 Cross Hands 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 Cross Hands Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards And Ward At Old Sodbury CoE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Roman Camp Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| The Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| Old Sodbury Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Overndale Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Cross Hands Hotel
What is The Cross Hands Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Hands Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 18 March 2025.
Is The Cross Hands 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cross Hands Hotel last inspected?
The Cross Hands Hotel was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross Hands Hotel?
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 Cross Hands Hotel compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cross Hands Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Cross Hands 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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