Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Cross Keys holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: New Road, Old Snydale, Pontefract, WF7 6HB
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Cross Keys sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← Cross Keys | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 Generally satisfactory
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 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 Cross Keys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ SYHA Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bakeaway Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Barnes Caterers/ Delicious Food Company Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Browns Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Cross Keys
What is Cross Keys's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Cross Keys 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cross Keys last inspected?
Cross Keys was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cross Keys compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Cross Keys holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects 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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