The Fox Inn Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Fox Inn Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Main Road, Kelham, Newark on Trent, NG23 5QP
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox Inn Public House sits behind roughly 906 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← The Fox Inn Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Inn Public House 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 Inn Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D W Catering Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Breedon House Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| La Vita Mia Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Castle Barge Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Just Beer Micro Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Club X Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Castle Cuisine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Corner Farm Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Fox Inn Public House
What is The Fox Inn Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Fox Inn Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 8 July 2024.
Is The Fox Inn Public House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fox Inn Public House last inspected?
The Fox Inn Public House was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox Inn Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox Inn Public House compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox Inn Public House holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Fox Inn Public House 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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