Fatso's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Middlesbrough
Fatso's 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 3 July 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: 150 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3RA
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Fatso's among the 868 places in Middlesbrough holding top marks, 84% 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 | 868 | 84% | ← Fatso's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 133 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 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 Fatso's 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 Fatso's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Body Extreme Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Baha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Antalya Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Abduls Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Fatso's
What is Fatso's's food hygiene rating?
Fatso's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Fatso's 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 Fatso's last inspected?
Fatso's was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Middlesbrough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fatso's?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fatso's compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Fatso's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough Council inspects Fatso's 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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