The Third Crossing

Lowestoft

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 11 February 2026 by East Suffolk.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Third Crossing, from December 2018 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2018 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Third Crossing.

Food hygiene rating history for The Third Crossing
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
7 December 2018	4 / 5	Good
11 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Third Crossing in Lowestoft 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?

Lowestoft Haven Marina,
School Road,
Lowestoft,
Suffolk,
NR33 9NB

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

Who inspects The Third Crossing?

Food hygiene at The Third Crossing is inspected by East Suffolk, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Third Crossing

What is The Third Crossing’s food hygiene rating?

The Third Crossing has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 11 February 2026.

When was The Third Crossing last inspected?

The Third Crossing was last inspected by East Suffolk on 11 February 2026.

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.