Cross Keys Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Cross Keys Inn 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 14 November 2024, 20 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: Ashmore Lake Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4LB
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Cross Keys Inn sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← Cross Keys Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adsaja Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| B Raj & Sons Wholesale Meat Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Barcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| A Jays Hardware Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2022 |
| Alyssa's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ann's Food Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Amery Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2012 |
Questions about Cross Keys Inn
What is Cross Keys Inn's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Cross Keys Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Cross Keys Inn was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall 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 "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 Cross Keys Inn compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Cross Keys Inn holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall 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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