Cross Keys Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
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
This is a fresh result: Cross Keys Inn was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cross Keys Inn, Main Street, Fulstow Lincolnshire, LN11 0XG
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Cross Keys Inn among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Cross Keys Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulstow Primary School School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Covenham Water Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2018 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Bumpy Lane Ltd Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| The Livesey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Mr Lee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2026 |
| A K Fisheries Ltd Mobile caterer | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2018 |
| Marshchapel Store Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 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 East Lindsey Council on 16 June 2026.
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 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey 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 East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Keys Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey 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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