The Olde Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swansea
The Olde Cross Keys 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 21 September 2024, 21 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: 12 St Mary Street, SA1 3LH
How it compares in Swansea
That puts The Olde Cross Keys among the 1,464 places in Swansea holding top marks, 69% 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 | 1,464 | 69% | ← The Olde Cross Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 412 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 296 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 The Olde 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 Olde Cross Keys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Italian inc. Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bonnie Rogues Swansea Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Bambu Beach Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2014 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Caffe Lucia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| BT Swansea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2022 |
| Choice Is Yours Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
Questions about The Olde Cross Keys
What is The Olde Cross Keys's food hygiene rating?
The Olde Cross Keys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swansea Council on 21 September 2024.
Is The Olde Cross Keys 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 Olde Cross Keys last inspected?
The Olde Cross Keys was last inspected on 21 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swansea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olde 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Olde Cross Keys compare to other places in Swansea?
69% of the 2,137 rated food businesses in Swansea hold the top rating of 5, and The Olde Cross Keys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swansea Council inspects The Olde 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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