The Limping Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Elmbridge
The Limping Fox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 16 September 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 15-17 Rushett Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0UX
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts The Limping Fox among the 757 places in Elmbridge holding top marks, 77% 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 | 757 | 77% | ← The Limping Fox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 127 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Limping Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annys News Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Bachmann's Patisserie Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Alcheme Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
Questions about The Limping Fox
What is The Limping Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Limping Fox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 16 September 2025.
Is The Limping Fox 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Limping Fox last inspected?
The Limping Fox was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Elmbridge Council rather than by the business.
How does The Limping Fox compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Limping Fox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects The Limping 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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