Fat Chillies food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
Fat Chillies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 2024, 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: 198 Neale Avenue, Kettering, NN16 9HB
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Fat Chillies among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Fat Chillies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Fat Chillies 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 Chillies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambleside Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Bath Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Avery Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Consensus Homes - Parvale House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Busy Bees Kettering Central Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Agape House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| All Saints Parish Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Fat Chillies
What is Fat Chillies's food hygiene rating?
Fat Chillies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Fat Chillies 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fat Chillies last inspected?
Fat Chillies was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fat Chillies?
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 Fat Chillies compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fat Chillies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Fat Chillies 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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