Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
Cross Keys 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 13 February 2026, 5 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: 34 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LF
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Cross Keys sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Cross Keys | |
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cross Keys 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Cross Keys
What is Cross Keys's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Cross Keys 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 last inspected?
Cross Keys was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Keys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cross Keys compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Cross Keys holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Cross Keys 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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