Fox & Hounds food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Fox & Hounds holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 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: 87 High Street, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AT
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Fox & Hounds sits behind roughly 1,755 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ← Fox & Hounds | |
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Fox & Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Kassia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Great Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2016 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Elizabeth House (Caterplus Ltd) Caring Premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Kardamom Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Fox & Hounds
What is Fox & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
Fox & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 8 April 2024.
Is 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fox & Hounds last inspected?
Fox & Hounds was last inspected on 8 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fox & Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fox & Hounds compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while Fox & Hounds holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects 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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