The Cross Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Cross Bar 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 10 February 2022, more than 4 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: Barrow Associated Football Sup, Wilkie Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UQ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Cross Bar among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← The Cross Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Very 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 Bar 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 Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Football Supporters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Barrow Associated Football Club Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Asda Walmart Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Duttons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2022 |
| Barrow Rugby League Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2022 |
Questions about The Cross Bar
What is The Cross Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 10 February 2022.
Is The Cross Bar 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 The Cross Bar last inspected?
The Cross Bar was last inspected on 10 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cross Bar compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Cross Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Cross Bar 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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