Cross Keys Inn Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
Cross Keys Inn Public House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Cross Keys Inn Public House was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cross Keys Inn, Midford Road, Odd Down, BA2 5RZ
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Cross Keys Inn Public House sits behind roughly 1,525 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,259 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ← Cross Keys Inn Public House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Inn Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cafe And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bath City Foundation (Holiday Club) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Cafe@The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about Cross Keys Inn Public House
What is Cross Keys Inn Public House's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys Inn Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Cross Keys Inn Public House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Cross Keys Inn Public House last inspected?
Cross Keys Inn Public House was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Keys Inn Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Inn Public House compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Cross Keys Inn Public House holds a 3. 163 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Cross Keys Inn Public House 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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