The Canny Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Canny Fox 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
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Appleyard, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6AR
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Canny Fox sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← The Canny Fox | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Very 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 The Canny 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 The Canny Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Feel Good Space Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| The Core Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2025 |
| North Norfolk Fish Company Ltd Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Norfolks of Holt Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Two Magpies Bakery (Holt) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Meadowsweet Restaurant with Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Starlings Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about The Canny Fox
What is The Canny Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Canny Fox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 18 October 2024.
Is The Canny 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Canny Fox last inspected?
The Canny Fox was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Canny Fox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Canny Fox compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Canny Fox holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Canny 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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