The Fox At Kirton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Fox At Kirton 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 10 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Fox Public House, Main Street, Kirton, NG22 9LP
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Fox At Kirton among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 87% 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 | 906 | 87% | ← The Fox At Kirton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Fox At Kirton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 June 2023 |
| Carpenters Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| The Harrow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Stay And Play And Willows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| J And J Stores Premier Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| New Hill Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Braeburn Catering Company Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Boughton Community Hub Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Fox At Kirton
What is The Fox At Kirton's food hygiene rating?
The Fox At Kirton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 10 April 2026.
Is The Fox At Kirton 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 Fox At Kirton last inspected?
The Fox At Kirton was last inspected on 10 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
How does The Fox At Kirton compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox At Kirton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Fox At Kirton 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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