Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Riding of Yorkshire
Cross Keys 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
This is a fresh result: Cross Keys was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Riding of Yorkshire ratings →
Address: Main Road, Cowden, Hull, HU11 4UJ
How this rating has changed
Cross Keys was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Cross Keys among the 2,518 places in East Riding of Yorkshire 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 | 2,518 | 84% | ← Cross Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 190 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cross Keys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowden Holiday Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Cowden Holiday Park - Larkham's Club and Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Cowden Holiday Park Shop Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| Mappleton Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Farmyard Friends Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
Questions about Cross Keys
What is Cross Keys's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys last inspected?
Cross Keys was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Cross Keys compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,986 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Keys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Cross Keys 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Cross Keys is one of 303 rated food businesses in Hull. See every hygiene rating in Hull →
East Riding of Yorkshire inspects and rates 3,176 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Riding of Yorkshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastriding.gov.uk
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