Fox and Duck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Fox and Duck 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
The rating dates from 10 June 2026, 2 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.
This sits in the middle for North Hertfordshire, where 2% of rated places score below 3 and 93% score 4 or 5. See all North Hertfordshire ratings →
Address: Fox And Duck Police Row, Therfield, SG8 9PN
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How this rating has changed
Fox and Duck has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 10 June 2026, and now holds a 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2026 | 1 3 | Improved |
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How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Fox and Duck sits behind roughly 937 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 788 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 5% | ← Fox and Duck | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Fox and Duck 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 Fox and Duck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Therfield Village Pre-School Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2007 |
| Therfield First School School/college/university | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Silver Ball Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Buntingford Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Reed First School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cucina Italiano and Cucina italiano limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Sandon Estate Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Fox and Duck
What is Fox and Duck's food hygiene rating?
Fox and Duck has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Fox and Duck 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 Fox and Duck last inspected?
Fox and Duck was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fox and Duck?
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 Fox and Duck compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Fox and Duck holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Fox and Duck 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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