The Fat Fox Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derry City and Strabane
The Fat Fox Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Fat Fox Cafe was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 56 Cumber Road, Claudy, BT47 4JA
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts The Fat Fox Cafe among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← The Fat Fox Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 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 Fat Fox Cafe 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 Fat Fox Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrens Nearby Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| St Patrick's & St Brigid's College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Centra Claudy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Crossroads Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Eleanor's Home Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| O'Kane Meats Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Spar Minimarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about The Fat Fox Cafe
What is The Fat Fox Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Fat Fox Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Fat Fox Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fat Fox Cafe last inspected?
The Fat Fox Cafe was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fat Fox Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Fat Fox Cafe compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and The Fat Fox Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects The Fat Fox Cafe 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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