Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Welwyn Hatfield
Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza 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 19 August 2024, 22 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: 15 Little Ridge, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2BH
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Jacks / Downtown Pizza 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 Jacks / Downtown Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attimore Barn Pre-School Other catering premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Attimore Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Food Rescue Hub CIC Mobile caterer | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Happy Tokyo Farmers/growers | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Culinera School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Jubilee House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza
What is Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 19 August 2024.
Is Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza 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 Jacks / Downtown Pizza last inspected?
Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza?
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 Jacks / Downtown Pizza compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza 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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