Cross Keys Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Cross Keys Inn 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 31 March 2015, more than 11 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: 33 Cheadle Road, Upper Tean, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire, ST10 4DR
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Cross Keys Inn among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Cross Keys Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 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 Cross Keys Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Tean Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| RU YI Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Hygge Tean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Kristi's Village Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Cross Keys Inn
What is Cross Keys Inn's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 31 March 2015.
Is Cross Keys Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Cross Keys Inn was last inspected on 31 March 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Keys Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cross Keys Inn compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Keys Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Cross Keys 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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Cross Keys Inn is one of 66 rated food businesses in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire. See every hygiene rating in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire →
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