Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Cross Keys food hygiene rating
The Cross Keys
Ballslough Hill
Gustard Wood
Wheathampstead
Hertfordshire
AL4 8LA Inspected 8 August 2026
Gustard Wood
Wheathampstead
Hertfordshire
AL4 8LA Inspected 8 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by St Albans City
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Cross Keys in St Albans City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 8 August 2026. The Cross Keys is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at Ballslough Hill, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8LA.
- Business name
- The Cross Keys
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- St Albans City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 8 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1942360
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
8 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Cross Keys.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| Not published | AwaitingInspection | AwaitingInspection | Previous |
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