The Cross Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Forest of Dean
The Cross 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 November 2025, 8 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 Inn, High Street, Aylburton, GL15 6DE
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Cross Inn among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← The Cross Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 The Cross 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 The Cross Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At Aylburton C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2019 |
| The Forest Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Mia-Rose Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Severn Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Severn Zero Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Severnside Skills (Training Kitchen) At Taurus Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Taurus Crafts - Severnside Skills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
Questions about The Cross Inn
What is The Cross Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 11 November 2025.
Is The Cross 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 The Cross Inn last inspected?
The Cross Inn was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Cross Inn compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and The Cross Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Cross 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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