Cross Foxes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Cross Foxes 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 30 October 2024, 20 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: Cross Foxes The Cross, Gobowen, SY11 3JR
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Cross Foxes among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← Cross Foxes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 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 Cross Foxes 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 Foxes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Boat Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Gobowen Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Gobowen All Rounders @ All Saints Church Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Busy Lizards School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2019 |
| Dining @ Gobowen Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Derwen College Residences School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Hengoed Park Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Peter Pan Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Cross Foxes
What is Cross Foxes's food hygiene rating?
Cross Foxes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Cross Foxes 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 Foxes last inspected?
Cross Foxes was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Foxes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cross Foxes compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Foxes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Cross Foxes 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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Cross Foxes is one of 21 rated food businesses in Gobowen. See every hygiene rating in Gobowen →
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