Cross Keys Inn Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
Cross Keys Inn Public House 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 18 December 2025, 6 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: Main Street, Epperstone, NG14 6AD
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Cross Keys Inn Public House sits behind roughly 985 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ← Cross Keys Inn Public House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 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 Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodborough Green Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Springfield Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bistro At HMP Lowdham Grange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| HMP Lowdham Grange Main Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Cross Keys Inn Public House
What is Cross Keys Inn Public House's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys Inn Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Cross Keys Inn Public House 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 Cross Keys Inn Public House last inspected?
Cross Keys Inn Public House was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Keys Inn Public House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cross Keys Inn Public House compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while Cross Keys Inn Public House holds a 3. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Cross Keys Inn Public House 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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