Cross in Hand Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wealden
Cross in Hand Inn 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 11 December 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cross In Hand Inn Cross In Hand Road, Heathfield, TN21 0SN
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Cross in Hand Inn among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Cross in Hand Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Cross in Hand Inn 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 in Hand Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinkers Hatch Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Beaconwild Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Go Wild Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Heathes Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2026 |
| Twinn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Truffles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about Cross in Hand Inn
What is Cross in Hand Inn's food hygiene rating?
Cross in Hand Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 11 December 2020.
Is Cross in Hand Inn 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 in Hand Inn last inspected?
Cross in Hand Inn was last inspected on 11 December 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross in Hand Inn?
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 Cross in Hand Inn compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Cross in Hand Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Cross in Hand Inn 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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