The Cross Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Staffordshire
The Cross Inn 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: Church Hill, Kinver, South Staffordshire, DY7 6HZ
How it compares in South Staffordshire
In South Staffordshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cross Inn sits behind roughly 600 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ← The Cross Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 41 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Cross Inn 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 The Cross Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radhuni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| The Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Kinver Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Hartlands Master Grocers Ltd Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Hartlands Master Butchers Limited Manufacturers/packers | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bay Tree Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Mr Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about The Cross Inn
What is The Cross Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 19 January 2026.
Is The Cross Inn 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 The Cross Inn last inspected?
The Cross Inn was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cross Inn compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 695 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Cross Inn holds a 4. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects The Cross Inn 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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