Fox & Hounds Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bassetlaw
Fox & Hounds Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: Fox And Hounds Inn, Stockwith Road, Walkeringham, DN10 4JD
How it compares in Bassetlaw
In Bassetlaw, 98% of rated places manage a 5, so Fox & Hounds Inn sits behind roughly 990 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 98% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Fox & Hounds Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Fox & Hounds Inn 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 Fox & Hounds Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southmoor Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Misterton Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Chalet Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| 1811 Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Muck Shifters Munch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Hong Kong Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Rose Meadow Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Misterton Chippy and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Fox & Hounds Inn
What is Fox & Hounds Inn's food hygiene rating?
Fox & Hounds Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bassetlaw Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Fox & Hounds Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Fox & Hounds Inn last inspected?
Fox & Hounds Inn was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fox & Hounds Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fox & Hounds Inn compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, while Fox & Hounds Inn holds a 3. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Fox & Hounds Inn 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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