Fat Hippo York food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Fat Hippo York 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 27 February 2026, 4 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: 52 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HZ
How it compares in York
That puts Fat Hippo York among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Fat Hippo York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Fat Hippo York 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 Hippo York, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Avocado Envy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
Questions about Fat Hippo York
What is Fat Hippo York's food hygiene rating?
Fat Hippo York has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Fat Hippo York 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 Fat Hippo York last inspected?
Fat Hippo York was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fat Hippo York?
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 Fat Hippo York compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Fat Hippo York is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Fat Hippo York 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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