The Fox And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chelmsford
The Fox And Hounds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Fox And Hounds was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Church Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1PW
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Fox And Hounds among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← The Fox And Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 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 Fox And Hounds 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 Fox And Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Dairy Barn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Downham Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Beauvoir Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about The Fox And Hounds
What is The Fox And Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Fox And Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Fox And Hounds 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fox And Hounds last inspected?
The Fox And Hounds was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox And Hounds?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox And Hounds compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox And Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Fox And Hounds 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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