The Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Fox 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
This rating dates from 7 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Fox, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly, RH19 4PJ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox sits behind roughly 1,158 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ← The Fox | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 The 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 Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hippocrateas Manufacturers/packers | 101 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pericles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2021 |
| West Hoathly Community Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| The Cat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| West Hoathly Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Courtlands Nurseries B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2021 |
Questions about The Fox
What is The Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Fox has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Sussex Council on 7 November 2024.
Is The Fox 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 The Fox last inspected?
The Fox was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox?
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 The Fox compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The 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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Understanding this rating
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