The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: 2 West Street, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, PE8 6XA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe 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 Keys Public House And Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Kings Cliffe Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 February 2025 |
| Kings Cliffe Ex Servicemens & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Love Food JM Ltd. At Kings Cliffe Primary School School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Kaleidoscope In Action Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| King Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe
What is The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 28 February 2025.
Is The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe 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 Cross Keys Public House And Cafe last inspected?
The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe?
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 The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe 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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