Cross Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rother
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 15 April 2025, 14 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: Cross Inn Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross, TN32 5QA
How it compares in Rother
That puts Cross Inn among the 882 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 882 | 87% | ← Cross Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 11 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 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 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 Cross Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Diner Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Londis Supermarket Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| Staplecross School School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Whistlestop @The Tracks cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| Hines Event Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Cross Inn
What is Cross Inn's food hygiene rating?
Cross Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 15 April 2025.
Is 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 Cross Inn last inspected?
Cross Inn was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cross Inn compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects 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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