The Foxes Den food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ards and North Down
The Foxes Den 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 25 April 2025, 14 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: 17 Jubilee Road, Newtownards, BT23 4YH
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts The Foxes Den among the 949 places in Ards and North Down holding top marks, 82% 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 | 949 | 82% | ← The Foxes Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 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 Foxes Den 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hara at Home Other catering premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Capparelli Cooks Manufacturers/packers | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cars & Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Blair House Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Little Doves Childcare Centre Caring Premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Indie Füde - Full Metal Jackets Mobile caterer | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Indie Füde - Grilled Cheese Mobile caterer | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Ards Training & Resource Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about The Foxes Den
What is The Foxes Den's food hygiene rating?
The Foxes Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 25 April 2025.
Is The Foxes Den 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 last inspected?
The Foxes Den was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Foxes Den?
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 Foxes Den compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,155 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, and The Foxes Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects The Foxes Den 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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