Fat Jack's food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Lindsey
Fat Jack's holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer 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 14 April 2026, 3 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: Cowbridge Business Park, Boston Road, Cowbridge
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Fat Jack's sits behind roughly 2,059 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,919 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ← Fat Jack's | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Good
- 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 Jack's 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 Jack's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Butterfly Hospice Trust Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Boston High School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Central Market Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Burton House & Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Baltic Food Park Boston Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Church Lounge Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Boston Lock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
Questions about Fat Jack's
What is Fat Jack's's food hygiene rating?
Fat Jack's has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Fat Jack's safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer 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 Jack's last inspected?
Fat Jack's was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fat Jack's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Jack's compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Fat Jack's holds a 3. 80 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Fat Jack's 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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