Crosby Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Crosby Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 105 Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 5TD
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Crosby Express sits behind roughly 1,796 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 10% | ← Crosby Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Crosby Express 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 Crosby Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexanders Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cake O'Clock Crosby Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Anna’s Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Chartwells Independant School/college/university | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Chartwells Independant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Bright Sparks/St Marys Early Caring Premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Crosby Comrades Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2019 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Crosby Express
What is Crosby Express's food hygiene rating?
Crosby Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 7 March 2024.
Is Crosby Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crosby Express last inspected?
Crosby Express was last inspected on 7 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Crosby Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crosby Express compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Crosby Express holds a 4. 217 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Crosby Express 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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