The Black Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Black Fox 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
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 47 St James's Parade, Bath, BA1 1UQ
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts The Black Fox among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,259 | 73% | ← The Black Fox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 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 The Black Fox 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 Black Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Blended Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Apex City Of Bath Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bakervee Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bath Masonic Hall Association Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Bubble CiTea Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The Black Fox
What is The Black Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Black Fox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 7 October 2025.
Is The Black Fox 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 Black Fox last inspected?
The Black Fox was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Fox?
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 The Black Fox compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Fox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Black Fox 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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