Celiac safety profile
Fat Hippo
Restaurant · British Restaurant · Chicken Restaurant · English Restaurant
2-6 Shakespeare St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AQ, United Kingdom
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Beef burgers prepared with gluten-free buns
- Fries/hand-cut chips and other potato sides cooked in a dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Tater tots and hash browns that are gluten-free when prepared with GF equipment
- Slaws and other GF-friendly sides noted as gluten-free
- Vegan burgers that can be made gluten-free
- Gluten-free beers and other GF-friendly drinks
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contact risk exists if strict separation isn’t maintained across all prep areas.
- There are a few recent reports of gluten exposure or miscommunication about GF components, underscoring the need for careful ordering and kitchen transparency.
- While many staff members are described as knowledgeable and proactive, experiences can vary, so continued vigilance is advised, especially for individuals with severe reactions.
- Positive themes include staff who ask about allergies on arrival and use of dedicated GF equipment, which helps mitigate risk when consistently applied.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.