The Cross Keys
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Cross Keys is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 13 High Street, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5HB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Central Bedfordshire oversees 1,695 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 13 High Street, Pulloxhill, Bedford
- Postcode
- MK45 5HB
- Local Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 450189
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Cross Keys?
The Cross Keys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Central Bedfordshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Cross Keys last inspected?
The Cross Keys was last inspected on 2024-09-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Cross Keys located?
The Cross Keys is located at 13 High Street, Pulloxhill, Bedford , MK45 5HB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK45 postcode area.