The Cross Inn Gelligaer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
The Cross Inn Gelligaer 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 20 February 2026, 4 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, Heol Adam, Gelligaer, CF82 8FU
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cross Inn Gelligaer sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ← The Cross Inn Gelligaer | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 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 Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Feet Gelligaer Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Din Dins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Gelligaer Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Boopy's Coffee Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Cascade Youth Club Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Cascade Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about The Cross Inn Gelligaer
What is The Cross Inn Gelligaer's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Inn Gelligaer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 20 February 2026.
Is The Cross Inn Gelligaer 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 The Cross Inn Gelligaer last inspected?
The Cross Inn Gelligaer was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross Inn Gelligaer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Gelligaer compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while The Cross Inn Gelligaer holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects The Cross Inn Gelligaer 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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