The Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Neath Port Talbot
The 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 30 June 2015, more than 11 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: Cross Keys Hotel, St Davids Street, Neath, SA11 3AA
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The Cross Keys among the 777 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 777 | 68% | ← The Cross Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 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 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 The Cross Keys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Davies C in W School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2015 |
| Gwyn Hall (The Place) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Dream Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| EJ Monks Catering at Masonic Temple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Allan Leonard Lewis VC (Amber Taverns Ltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2017 |
Questions about The Cross Keys
What is The Cross Keys's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Keys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 30 June 2015.
Is The 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 The Cross Keys last inspected?
The Cross Keys was last inspected on 30 June 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross Keys?
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 Cross Keys compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and The Cross Keys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The 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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