The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms 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
The rating dates from 15 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 Foxes Den, Further Street, Assington, CO10 5LD
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms among the 695 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 695 | 86% | ← The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Very 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 Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms 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 Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Funky Catering Ea Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Newton Green Golf Club Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2025 |
| Assington Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2017 |
| The Ryes College School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Pump Farm House Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Achieving Aspirations CIC Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Old Joes Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms
What is The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 15 April 2026.
Is The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms 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 Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms last inspected?
The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 805 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms 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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