The Cross Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Cross 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 7 October 2020, more than 5 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: High Street, Kingswinford, DY6 8AA
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Cross Inn among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← The Cross Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country Foodbank Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| AIP C/O St Mary's C of E Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bostin Fittle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Chartwells at The Summerhill School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2018 |
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Coco's Dessert Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Dayz Away Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Brierley Hill Babybank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
Questions about The Cross Inn
What is The Cross Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 7 October 2020.
Is The Cross 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 The Cross Inn last inspected?
The Cross Inn was last inspected on 7 October 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley 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 "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 Cross Inn compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Cross Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley 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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