Cross Keys Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
Cross Keys Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cross Keys, Birdlip Road, Portsmouth, PO6 4EE
How it compares in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Cross Keys Public House sits behind roughly 978 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ← Cross Keys Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bresler House Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Caterlink At St Paul's Catholic Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Allaway Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Café On The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Portsmouth Retail Park Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Cytiva Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Cross Keys Public House
What is Cross Keys Public House's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth Council on 12 November 2019.
Is Cross Keys Public House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cross Keys Public House last inspected?
Cross Keys Public House was last inspected on 12 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Keys Public House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cross Keys Public House compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Cross Keys Public House holds a 4. 310 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Cross Keys Public House 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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