The Fox & Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
The Fox & Hounds 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 November 2023, 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: 250 Fox Hill Road, Sheffield, S6 1HJ
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox & Hounds sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← The Fox & Hounds | |
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 Good
- 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 & 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 & Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Sheffield Wadsley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| BP/Subway & Spar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
| Brigantia Learning Trust School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about The Fox & Hounds
What is The Fox & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Fox & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 10 November 2023.
Is The Fox & Hounds 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 & Hounds last inspected?
The Fox & Hounds was last inspected on 10 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox & Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 & Hounds compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox & Hounds holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Fox & 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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