The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 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: 98 - 100 Lawson Road, Norwich, NR3 4LF
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip among the 889 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% 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 | 889 | 65% | ← The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestBargain Norwich Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Acorns After School Care School/college/university | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Angel Road Infant & Nursey School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bread Source Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| BaxterStorey - Mills And Reeve - Norwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Ali Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip
What is The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip's food hygiene rating?
The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 25 September 2025.
Is The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip last inspected?
The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects The Fat Cat Brewery Tap / Motherchip 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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