Hygienic food handling
Not publishedIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
THE CROSS KEYS food hygiene rating
THE CROSS KEYS
2 Duke Street
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 1RP Inspected 2 September 2026
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 1RP Inspected 2 September 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Cheshire West and Chester
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
THE CROSS KEYS in Cheshire West and Chester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 2 September 2026. THE CROSS KEYS is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 2 Duke Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1RP.
- Business name
- THE CROSS KEYS
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 2 September 2026
- FHRS ID
- 480735
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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
2 September 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Not publishedCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Not publishedConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for THE CROSS KEYS has improved from 1 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 23 July 2026 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Previous |
| 12 December 2024 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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