The Fat Butcher

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Heads up: The Fat Butcher no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Newcastle Upon Tyne. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Fat Butcher scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 13 February 2021 by Newcastle Upon Tyne.

What does this rating mean?

The Fat Butcher in Newcastle Upon Tyne has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

584 Denton Road,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE15 7DF

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Fat Butcher. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Fat Butcher?

Food hygiene at The Fat Butcher is inspected by Newcastle Upon Tyne, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Fat Butcher

What is The Fat Butcher’s food hygiene rating?

The Fat Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 February 2021.

When was The Fat Butcher last inspected?

The Fat Butcher was last inspected by Newcastle Upon Tyne on 13 February 2021.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Fat Butcher closed down?

The Fat Butcher no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Newcastle Upon Tyne, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.