Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
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 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ye Olde Cross Keys, Crabbe Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BN
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Cross Keys among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Cross Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Ash Smoked Fishes Manufacturers/packers | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| D A Fryer Fresh Fish Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| The Fish Shack Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2022 |
| Delphine's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2026 |
| The Chocolate Teapot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Thai Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Lighthouse Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 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 Suffolk Council on 17 June 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 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Cross Keys compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Keys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Cross Keys is one of 58 rated food businesses in Aldeburgh. See every hygiene rating in Aldeburgh →
East Suffolk inspects and rates 2,519 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Suffolk →
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