J H & J Fox food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
J H & J Fox holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 7 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Cumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cumberland ratings →
Address: 55 High Street, CA7 9PG
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so J H & J Fox sits behind roughly 2,088 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,088 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 281 | 11% | ← J H & J Fox | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 279 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 J H & J Fox 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 J H & J Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbangreen Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cafe twelve62 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Alternative Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Lion & Lamb Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| CJ's Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2024 |
| The Granary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Hotel (Wigton) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
Questions about J H & J Fox
What is J H & J Fox's food hygiene rating?
J H & J Fox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 20 January 2026.
Is J H & J Fox 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was J H & J Fox last inspected?
J H & J Fox was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J H & J Fox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J H & J Fox compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,488 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while J H & J Fox holds a 4. 281 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects J H & J Fox 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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