The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: Fat Cat, 65 Butt Road, Colchester, CO3 3BZ
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP sits behind roughly 1,200 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ← The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP | |
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 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 (freemouse) Colchester LLP, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Bella's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Chef Canton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| China Chef Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bella-Pais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| BBQ Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
Questions about The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP
What is The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP's food hygiene rating?
The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP last inspected?
The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP holds a 4. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Fat Cat (freemouse) Colchester LLP 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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