The Old Cross Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bury
The Old Cross Hotel 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 14 December 2021, more than 4 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: 1 Eton Hill Road, Radcliffe, M26 2YG
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Old Cross Hotel among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% 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 | 828 | 75% | ← The Old Cross Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 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 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 Old Cross Hotel 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 Old Cross Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avasarni Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Chilli Pepper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Buna Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Greencroft Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bar-B-Q Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bridge Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Acapulco Catina/Arigato Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2018 |
Questions about The Old Cross Hotel
What is The Old Cross Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Old Cross Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 14 December 2021.
Is The Old Cross Hotel 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 The Old Cross Hotel last inspected?
The Old Cross Hotel was last inspected on 14 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Cross Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Cross Hotel compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Cross Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects The Old Cross Hotel 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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