St Thomas' Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rugby
St Thomas' Cross 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 2025, 16 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: St Thomas Cross Inn Newton Road, Newton, CV23 0DN
How it compares in Rugby
In Rugby, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so St Thomas' Cross sits behind roughly 596 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ← St Thomas' Cross | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Good
- 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 St Thomas' Cross 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 St Thomas' Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School - Clifton Clubhouse School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Clifton-On-Dunsmore Ce Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| De' Raj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| H & K Rugby Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2024 |
| Boughton Leigh Children's Centre School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about St Thomas' Cross
What is St Thomas' Cross's food hygiene rating?
St Thomas' Cross has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rugby Council on 20 February 2025.
Is St Thomas' Cross 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 St Thomas' Cross last inspected?
St Thomas' Cross was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Thomas' Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Thomas' Cross compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while St Thomas' Cross holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects St Thomas' Cross 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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