The Cross Keys (kitchen) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Kirklees
The Cross Keys (kitchen) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 December 2024, 18 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: The Cross Keys, 283 Halifax Road, Hightown, WF15 6NE
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cross Keys (kitchen) sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ← The Cross Keys (kitchen) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 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 Cross Keys (kitchen) 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 Keys (kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett's Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| 481A Halifax Road Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Bespoke Day Services Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Chef Canton Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bee Gee Late Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Buckles Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Burger Bistro & Pizza Republic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cleckheaton Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about The Cross Keys (kitchen)
What is The Cross Keys (kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
The Cross Keys (kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 30 December 2024.
Is The Cross Keys (kitchen) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cross Keys (kitchen) last inspected?
The Cross Keys (kitchen) was last inspected on 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross Keys (kitchen)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Cross Keys (kitchen) compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while The Cross Keys (kitchen) holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Cross Keys (kitchen) 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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