Southern Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Middlesbrough
Southern Cross 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 April 2025, 15 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: Dixons Bank, Middlesbrough, TS7 8NX
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Southern Cross among the 868 places in Middlesbrough holding top marks, 84% 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 | 868 | 84% | ← Southern Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 133 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 Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artizan Marton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Cakes Bakes & Shakes Marton / Indulge Desserts & Coffee Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Caterlink at St. Bernadettes RC Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Captain Cook Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Avenue Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Caterlink at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Chandlers Ridge Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Southern Cross
What is Southern Cross's food hygiene rating?
Southern Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 14 April 2025.
Is Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross last inspected?
Southern Cross was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Middlesbrough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southern Cross?
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 Southern Cross compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Southern Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Southern Cross 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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