The Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
The 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 17 December 2024, 18 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: The Street, Aspenden, Hertfordshire, SG9 9PD
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← The Fox | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Childrens Home Caring Premises | 83 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| MRH Howe Green Service Station Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2017 |
| Little Gems Pet Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| The Jungle Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Chefs Table Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Greggs Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Buntingford Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Fox
What is The Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Fox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 17 December 2024.
Is The 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 Fox last inspected?
The Fox was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire 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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