Cross Keys Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
Cross Keys 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 8 May 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: Cross Keys Inn 30 Kirkgate, YO7 1PL
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Cross Keys Inn among the 5,374 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← Cross Keys Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Keys 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 Keys Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Of James Herriot Ltd Retailers - other | 25 yards away | Exempt | |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Send and Say Flowers Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Kristina’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Johnsons Of Thirsk Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Thirsk Hall Events Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Red Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Cross Keys Inn
What is Cross Keys Inn's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Cross Keys 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 Keys Inn last inspected?
Cross Keys Inn was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Keys Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Keys Inn compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Keys Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Cross Keys 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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