Cross Rifles food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Cross Rifles 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
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: 1 Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Cross Rifles among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Cross Rifles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Rifles 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 Rifles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2008 |
| Bridgwater & Albion RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Bridgwater Self Serve Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Europe Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bridgwater College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bunch of Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Cross Rifles
What is Cross Rifles's food hygiene rating?
Cross Rifles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Cross Rifles 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 Rifles last inspected?
Cross Rifles was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Rifles?
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 Rifles compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Rifles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Cross Rifles 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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