Cross Foxes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Cross Foxes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2015, more than 10 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: 1 Meliden Road, Prestatyn, LL19 9SB
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Cross Foxes among the 815 places in Denbighshire 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 | 815 | 81% | ← Cross Foxes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 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 Foxes 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 Foxes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutty's Butty's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Londis - Alldays convenience store Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Efes Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| La Ricetta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2016 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| Archies Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| Restaurant Dishes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Cross Foxes
What is Cross Foxes's food hygiene rating?
Cross Foxes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 24 September 2015.
Is Cross Foxes 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cross Foxes last inspected?
Cross Foxes was last inspected on 24 September 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Foxes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cross Foxes compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Foxes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Cross Foxes 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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