The Butter Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushcliffe
The Butter Cross 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 22 January 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: J D Wetherspoons PLC, The Butter Cross, Market Place, NG13 8AP
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts The Butter Cross among the 666 places in Rushcliffe holding top marks, 83% 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 | 666 | 83% | ← The Butter Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Very 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 Butter Cross 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 Butter Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Sixteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Raw Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| The Village Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Gilt Cafe Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Castelano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Circle Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about The Butter Cross
What is The Butter Cross's food hygiene rating?
The Butter Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Butter Cross 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 Butter Cross last inspected?
The Butter Cross was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Butter Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Butter Cross compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and The Butter Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects The Butter Cross 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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