The Fox And Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Windsor and Maidenhead
The Fox And Castle 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 10 April 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: Fox And Castle, 21 Burfield Road, Old Windsor, SL4 2RB
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox And Castle sits behind roughly 1,048 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ← The Fox And Castle | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Castle 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 Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Superstore And Post Office Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Choice Ltd At Fearnley House Residential Home Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Choice Ltd At Heronsmede Residential Home Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Cater Link At Kings Court First School School/college/university | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Amchur Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Betty Bee Bakes Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2020 |
| Co-op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2022 |
| Age Concern Slough And Berkshire East At Old Windsor Day Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about The Fox And Castle
What is The Fox And Castle's food hygiene rating?
The Fox And Castle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 10 April 2024.
Is The Fox And Castle 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 And Castle last inspected?
The Fox And Castle was last inspected on 10 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox And Castle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox And Castle compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox And Castle holds a 4. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects The Fox And Castle 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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