White Cross Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
White 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 2 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: White Cross Inn, Groeswen Road, Groeswen, CF15 7UT
How it compares in Caerphilly
That puts White Cross Inn among the 877 places in Caerphilly holding top marks, 63% 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 | 877 | 63% | ← White Cross Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 White 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 White Cross Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Express Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Acorns Parc Nantgarw Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Axys House Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Baguette & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about White Cross Inn
What is White Cross Inn's food hygiene rating?
White Cross Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Caerphilly Council on 2 November 2023.
Is White 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 White Cross Inn last inspected?
White Cross Inn was last inspected on 2 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 White 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Cross Inn compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, and White Cross Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects White 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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