The Fat Cat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
The Fat Cat 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 2 November 2023, 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: The Fat Cat Cafe Bar 159 - 161 Stryd Fawr, Bangor, LL57 1NU
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts The Fat Cat among the 1,764 places in Gwynedd holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,764 | 90% | ← The Fat Cat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 The Fat Cat 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 Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Cysur Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Chalk It Up Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Charli'S Cakes Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bangor Cathedral Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| J D Wetherspoon Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Bangor University Christian Union Global Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Ebenezer Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Blue Sky Cafe & Taproom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about The Fat Cat
What is The Fat Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Fat Cat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 2 November 2023.
Is The Fat Cat 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 Cat last inspected?
The Fat Cat was last inspected on 2 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fat Cat?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fat Cat compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and The Fat Cat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects The Fat Cat 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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