Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
Cross Keys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 June 2024, more than 2 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 Care Home, 17 Church Road, Penryn, TR10 8DA
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Cross Keys among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Cross Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Service Station Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Dwell Cafe / Highway Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Choy Hung Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cantina Vegan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Famous Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2013 |
| Cafe On The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Baileys Country Store & Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Cowboi Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
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 Cornwall Council on 11 June 2024.
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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cross Keys last inspected?
Cross Keys was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Keys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Keys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall 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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