The Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hinckley and Bosworth
The Cross Keys holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: 32 Chapel Street, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8DD
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
In Hinckley and Bosworth, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cross Keys sits behind roughly 680 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 680 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ← The Cross Keys | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Crustys Of Barwell Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Barwell Methodist Church Other catering premises | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Barwell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| AFC Barwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Barwell C Of E Academy School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club And Early Birds/Nightingales Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Cross Keys
What is The Cross Keys's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Keys has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 22 January 2025.
Is The Cross Keys safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cross Keys last inspected?
The Cross Keys was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross Keys?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cross Keys compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, while The Cross Keys holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects The Cross Keys 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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