The Crosswells Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Crosswells Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Whyley Walk, Oldbury, B69 4SB
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The Crosswells Inn among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← The Crosswells Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 The Crosswells 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 Crosswells Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossoms at Bloxcidge House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about The Crosswells Inn
What is The Crosswells Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crosswells Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 23 August 2024.
Is The Crosswells 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crosswells Inn last inspected?
The Crosswells Inn was last inspected on 23 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crosswells Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Crosswells Inn compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Crosswells Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Crosswells 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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