Foxe's Retreat food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Staffordshire
Foxe's Retreat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 January 2023, more than 3 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: The Old Kennels, Birdsgrove Lane, Mayfield, DE6 2BP
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Foxe's Retreat among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 746 | 73% | ← Foxe's Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 Very 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 Foxe's Retreat 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 Foxe's Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildhive Callow Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| The Stepping Stones Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2026 |
| St Oswalds C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Ashbourne Elim Pentecostal Church Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Foxe's Retreat
What is Foxe's Retreat's food hygiene rating?
Foxe's Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 4 January 2023.
Is Foxe's Retreat 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Foxe's Retreat last inspected?
Foxe's Retreat was last inspected on 4 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Foxe's Retreat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foxe's Retreat compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Foxe's Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Foxe's Retreat 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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