The Fat Hippo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Fat Hippo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 35A Saint Georges Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2SU
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts The Fat Hippo among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← The Fat Hippo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 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 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 The Fat Hippo 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 The Fat Hippo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Share Jesmond Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Acropolis street food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| acaiety Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Arlo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| 97 & Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 2 Rowdy's Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Ai Fiori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Basilico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Fat Hippo
What is The Fat Hippo's food hygiene rating?
The Fat Hippo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Fat Hippo 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fat Hippo last inspected?
The Fat Hippo was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fat Hippo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Fat Hippo compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and The Fat Hippo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The Fat Hippo 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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