The Fat Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The Fat Butcher holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 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: Double Row, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, NE25 0PP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Fat Butcher among the 2,779 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← The Fat Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Butcher 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 Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Muka Pizzeria & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Caterpak Ltd Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Fifi & Fleur Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Astley Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Chuen Lee Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Food for Thought Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Chill Out Time Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about The Fat Butcher
What is The Fat Butcher's food hygiene rating?
The Fat Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 March 2024.
Is The Fat Butcher 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fat Butcher last inspected?
The Fat Butcher was last inspected on 18 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fat Butcher?
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 Butcher compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Fat Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Fat Butcher 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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The Fat Butcher is one of 45 rated food businesses in Seaton Delaval. See every hygiene rating in Seaton Delaval →
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