Fox & Hounds Groton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
Fox & Hounds Groton 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
The rating dates from 6 June 2025, 13 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: Fox and Hounds, Church Street, Groton, CO10 5ED
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Fox & Hounds Groton among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Fox & Hounds Groton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fox & Hounds Groton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Honey Importers/Exporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Boxford Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| A Leeder Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| The Fleece Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Sulu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 October 2025 |
| Franks Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Hub @ The Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Fox & Hounds Groton
What is Fox & Hounds Groton's food hygiene rating?
Fox & Hounds Groton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Fox & Hounds Groton 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 Fox & Hounds Groton last inspected?
Fox & Hounds Groton was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
How does Fox & Hounds Groton compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Fox & Hounds Groton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Fox & Hounds Groton 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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