Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
Cross Keys 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
The rating dates from 8 August 2025, 11 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: Cross Keys Hotel, Main Road, Slyne, LA2 6AU
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Cross Keys among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Cross Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Very 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 Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyette Fitness and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bay View Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bolton-le-Sands CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Co-Op Bolton Le Sands Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bare Hall Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bare Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Across The Bay Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Ellel WOW Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
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 Lancaster City Council on 8 August 2025.
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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cross Keys last inspected?
Cross Keys was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Keys?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cross Keys compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Keys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City 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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