Golden Cross Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Golden 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Golden Cross Inn, HR1 3AZ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Golden Cross Inn among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Golden Cross Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Golden 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 Golden Cross Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Primary Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| Sutton Seedlings Pre-school Caring Premises | 209 yards away | Exempt | |
| Marden Mini Market Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| Farmer Johns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Marden Links Parish Hub - Kate Ryan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Marden Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Marden Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2006 |
| Cross Keys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2008 |
Questions about Golden Cross Inn
What is Golden Cross Inn's food hygiene rating?
Golden Cross Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Golden 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 Golden Cross Inn last inspected?
Golden Cross Inn was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden 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 Golden Cross Inn compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Cross Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Golden 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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