Fat Joes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
Fat Joes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 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: 4 Amberton Approach, Gipton, Leeds, LS8 3JT
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Fat Joes among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Fat Joes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Joes 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 Joes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Club And Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2002 |
| Arizona Chicken House & Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Aberford Hall Nursing Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Asda (Harehills) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Axe Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Abaseen Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Asda (Killingbeck) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Baobros23 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Fat Joes
What is Fat Joes's food hygiene rating?
Fat Joes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Fat Joes 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fat Joes last inspected?
Fat Joes was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fat Joes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fat Joes compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Fat Joes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Fat Joes 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 Joes is one of 29 rated food businesses in Gipton. See every hygiene rating in Gipton →
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