The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 March 2019, more than 7 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: The Lemon Tree, 2 Prospect Place, Llanelli, SA15 3PT
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ← The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) 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 Keys (formerly Lemon Tree), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Affalon Nursing Home Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Ffwrnes Theatre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2018 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| AVO Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Boots Co Plc Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Anyone Waiting Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree)
What is The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree)'s food hygiene rating?
The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 28 March 2019.
Is The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) last inspected?
The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) was last inspected on 28 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Cross Keys (formerly Lemon Tree) 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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