Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
Cross Keys 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 20 October 2022, more than 3 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: 48 High Street, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0DB
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Cross Keys among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Cross Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event Catering Services Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Westgate House Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Subway Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Smarts Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Delhi Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Sushi Daily at Waitrose Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about Cross Keys
What is Cross Keys's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 20 October 2022.
Is Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys last inspected?
Cross Keys was last inspected on 20 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Keys?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cross Keys compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Keys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire 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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Cross Keys is one of 430 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
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