The Sorrel Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
The Sorrel 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 5 October 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: 75A Leicester Road, LE12 7AJ
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The Sorrel Fox among the 1,049 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,049 | 80% | ← The Sorrel Fox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 166 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 176 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 Sorrel 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 Sorrel Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountsorrel Baptist Church (Food Bank) Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Mountsorrel Castle Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Mountsorrel Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Noorjahan Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Brewards (Homefield College) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Charnwood Pre-school Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Castle View Day Nursery Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Quarry Hill Grange Residential Home Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Sorrel Fox
What is The Sorrel Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Sorrel Fox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 5 October 2023.
Is The Sorrel 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 Sorrel Fox last inspected?
The Sorrel Fox was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sorrel 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 Sorrel Fox compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,318 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Sorrel Fox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Sorrel 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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