Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: Silver Fox, 264 Fakenham Road, Taverham, NR8 6AD
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Very 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 Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) 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 Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Ocean Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Casarita-Liaise East Anglia Caring Premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Oak Farm (Taverham) Ltd Caring Premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Oak Court Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| 329 Fakenham Caring Premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Pescado Norwich Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Mill Lodge-Norfolk Community Health And Care NHS Trust At Mi Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only)
What is Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only)'s food hygiene rating?
Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) 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 Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) last inspected?
Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) 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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