The Fat Crab food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harrow
The Fat Crab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 383 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, HA2 9EF
How it compares in Harrow
That puts The Fat Crab among the 951 places in Harrow holding top marks, 61% 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 | 951 | 61% | ← The Fat Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 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 The Fat Crab 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 The Fat Crab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blippy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Antalya Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Adam's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Abis Supermarket Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Alexandras Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Brackenbridge Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about The Fat Crab
What is The Fat Crab's food hygiene rating?
The Fat Crab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harrow Council on 13 August 2024.
Is The Fat Crab 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fat Crab last inspected?
The Fat Crab was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fat Crab?
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 The Fat Crab compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and The Fat Crab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects The Fat Crab 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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