Fox Cub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Fox Cub holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Fox Cub was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Fox Cub Hay Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6GF
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Fox Cub sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Fox Cub | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Cub 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 Cub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Axe House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| The Bounce House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Jay's Tudhoe Moor Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| The Frog and Ferret Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Pixley Dell Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Appleton Lodge Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Fox Cub
What is Fox Cub's food hygiene rating?
Fox Cub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Fox Cub 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fox Cub last inspected?
Fox Cub was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fox Cub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Cub compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Fox Cub holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Fox Cub 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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Fox Cub is one of 118 rated food businesses in Spennymoor. See every hygiene rating in Spennymoor →
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