The Golden Cross Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The Golden Cross Hotel 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: 20 High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8HH
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts The Golden Cross Hotel among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← The Golden Cross Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Golden Cross Hotel 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 Golden Cross Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butcher's Block Bromsgrove Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Bayleys Of Bromsgrove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Coffee 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| French Connections Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Canto Mando Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Charlies Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Castle Care Club At Bromsgrove Baptist Church Hall Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Golden Cross Hotel
What is The Golden Cross Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Cross Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The Golden Cross Hotel 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 Golden Cross Hotel last inspected?
The Golden Cross Hotel was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden Cross Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Cross Hotel compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Cross Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Golden Cross Hotel 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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