Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Peterborough City
Cross Keys 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 14 March 2024, more than 2 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: 279 Oundle Road, Woodston, PE2 9QS
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Cross Keys among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← Cross Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 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 Cross Keys 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| ABM Catering at Brewster Avenue infant school School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Belsize Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| AD Oundle Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Apricot Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Big Sky Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Alpha Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Azalea Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Cross Keys
What is Cross Keys's food hygiene rating?
Cross Keys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 14 March 2024.
Is Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys last inspected?
Cross Keys was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Keys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cross Keys compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Keys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Cross Keys 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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