The Crusty Cob

Newton Le Willows

Food hygiene rating 1 / 5 · Major improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Crusty Cob scored just 1 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Major improvement necessary

Last inspected on 19 February 2026 by St Helens.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Crusty Cob, from December 2018 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2018 to 1 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Crusty Cob.

Food hygiene rating history for The Crusty Cob
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
12 December 2018	4 / 5	Good
19 February 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary

What does this rating mean?

The Crusty Cob in Newton Le Willows has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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?

The Crusty Cob,
265 Crow Lane West,
Newton Le Willows,
WA12 9YY

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

Who inspects The Crusty Cob?

Food hygiene at The Crusty Cob is inspected by St Helens, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.sthelens.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Crusty Cob

What is The Crusty Cob’s food hygiene rating?

The Crusty Cob has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 February 2026.

When was The Crusty Cob last inspected?

The Crusty Cob was last inspected by St Helens on 19 February 2026.

Is a 1 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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.