The Fat Italian Crosby food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
The Fat Italian 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: 70 Coronation Road, Crosby, L23 5RQ
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Fat Italian 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% | ← The Fat Italian 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 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 Italian 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 The Fat Italian Crosby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bramble Berries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Elefante Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Ayuthaya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Crossroads Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about The Fat Italian Crosby
What is The Fat Italian Crosby's food hygiene rating?
The Fat Italian Crosby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Fat Italian 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 The Fat Italian Crosby last inspected?
The Fat Italian Crosby was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 The Fat Italian Crosby?
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 Italian Crosby compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Fat Italian Crosby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Fat Italian 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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