The Fox Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Fox Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 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 Inn, London Road, Willingham St Mary, NR34 8DD
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Fox Inn among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← The Fox Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodmedod Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Gate Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Wildthings Kitchen & Bakery Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Luke's Tackle & Gun Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| Urban Jungle Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Brampton & Stoven Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 August 2016 |
| Woody Point Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2021 |
| Aspens Services At Brampton CofE Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The Fox Inn
What is The Fox Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fox Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 21 May 2025.
Is The Fox Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fox Inn last inspected?
The Fox Inn was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Fox Inn 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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