The Fox Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Staffordshire
The Fox Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Fox Inn was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in South Staffordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Staffordshire ratings →
Address: Bridgnorth Road, Stourton, South Staffordshire, DY7 5BL
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How this rating has changed
The Fox Inn has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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How it compares in South Staffordshire
In South Staffordshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox Inn sits behind roughly 594 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ← The Fox Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Fox Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haute Caketure Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lotus House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Potters Cross Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Potters Cross Pre-school Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Kinver High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| KSCA Bar Facilities Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Fox Inn
What is The Fox Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fox Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 21 July 2026.
Is The Fox Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Fox Inn was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox Inn compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox Inn holds a 4. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects The Fox Inn 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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