The Cross on the Hill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Cross on the Hill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 August 2022, more than 3 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: Golden Cross Inn High Street, Clee Hill, SY8 3LZ
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cross on the Hill sits behind roughly 2,513 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ← The Cross on the Hill | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cross on the Hill 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 on the Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Clee Hill Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2025 |
| Clee Hill Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about The Cross on the Hill
What is The Cross on the Hill's food hygiene rating?
The Cross on the Hill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 24 August 2022.
Is The Cross on the Hill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cross on the Hill last inspected?
The Cross on the Hill was last inspected on 24 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cross on the Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cross on the Hill compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Cross on the Hill holds a 4. 222 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Cross on the Hill 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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