The Cross Inn At Finstall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The Cross Inn At Finstall holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 February 2025, 16 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: 34 Alcester Road, Finstall, Worcestershire, B60 1EW
How it compares in Bromsgrove
In Bromsgrove, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cross Inn At Finstall sits behind roughly 537 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ← The Cross Inn At Finstall | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cross Inn At Finstall 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 Cross Inn At Finstall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Bromsgrove Golf Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Ants Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd At Finstall First School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Banner Foods Cafe Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Banner Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Canary & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Cross Inn At Finstall
What is The Cross Inn At Finstall's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Inn At Finstall has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bromsgrove Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Cross Inn At Finstall safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Cross Inn At Finstall last inspected?
The Cross Inn At Finstall was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 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 The Cross Inn At Finstall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Cross Inn At Finstall compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, while The Cross Inn At Finstall holds a 3. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Cross Inn At Finstall 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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