Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: 2 Ivel Court, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2NH
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger sits behind roughly 944 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ← Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger | |
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger 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 Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso - Letchworth Service Station Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Garden City Court - Care Home Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Pre School School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Basra Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Dimples Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger
What is Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger's food hygiene rating?
Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger last inspected?
Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger 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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Fat Jacks also t/a Challenge Burger is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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