Ye Olde Black Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
Ye Olde Black Cross 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 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 70 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7AG
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts Ye Olde Black Cross among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← Ye Olde Black Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 Very 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 Ye Olde Black 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 Ye Olde Black Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Imperial Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Holroyd Howe At Bromsgrove School School/college/university | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Big Dave's Cafe And Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Canto Mando Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Charlies Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Holroyd Howe At Bromsgrove School School/college/university | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Bayleys Of Bromsgrove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Holroyd Howe At Bromsgrove Preparatory School School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Ye Olde Black Cross
What is Ye Olde Black Cross's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Black Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Ye Olde Black Cross 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 Ye Olde Black Cross last inspected?
Ye Olde Black Cross was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ye Olde Black Cross?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ye Olde Black Cross compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and Ye Olde Black Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects Ye Olde Black 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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