KFC Crosby food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
KFC Crosby 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 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 18-22 Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 5SF
How it compares in Sefton
That puts KFC Crosby among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← KFC Crosby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 KFC Crosby 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 KFC Crosby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayuthaya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Baileys Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Crossroads Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Elefante Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Eden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2021 |
Questions about KFC Crosby
What is KFC Crosby's food hygiene rating?
KFC Crosby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 16 April 2026.
Is KFC Crosby 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 KFC Crosby last inspected?
KFC Crosby was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KFC Crosby?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KFC Crosby compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and KFC Crosby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects KFC Crosby 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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