The Crossways Inn

Scole

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 10 September 2025 by South Norfolk.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Crossways Inn, from February 2022 to September 2025.

Food hygiene rating history for The Crossways Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 February 2022	Not rated	No numeric rating
10 September 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Crossways Inn in Scole has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Crossways Inn,
Bridge Road,
Scole,
Norfolk,
IP21 4DP

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Crossways Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Crossways Inn?

Food hygiene at The Crossways Inn is inspected by South Norfolk, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Crossways Inn

What is The Crossways Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Crossways Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 10 September 2025.

When was The Crossways Inn last inspected?

The Crossways Inn was last inspected by South Norfolk on 10 September 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.