The Haden Cross food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Haden Cross holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 27 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: Haden Cross Inn 451 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7JD
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Haden Cross sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 514 | 22% | ← The Haden Cross | |
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 325 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Haden Cross 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 Haden Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell and Bear Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Byte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Bread and Butter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Blue Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about The Haden Cross
What is The Haden Cross's food hygiene rating?
The Haden Cross has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 27 January 2025.
Is The Haden Cross 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Haden Cross last inspected?
The Haden Cross was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Haden Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Haden Cross compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Haden Cross holds a 4. 514 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Haden Cross 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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