The Fox At Walton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
The Fox At Walton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2025, 8 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, Hall Park Road, Walton, LS23 7DQ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Fox At Walton among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← The Fox At Walton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 Very 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 At Walton 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 At Walton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graysons Resturants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Leeds United Training Ground Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Green Ayurveda Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Taste Cuisine -Yorkshire Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Crazy Tykes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Snack-Box.co.uk Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Catering Leeds (Lady Elizabeth Hastings CE VA Primary) School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Bax Botanics Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about The Fox At Walton
What is The Fox At Walton's food hygiene rating?
The Fox At Walton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 23 October 2025.
Is The Fox At Walton 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fox At Walton last inspected?
The Fox At Walton was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox At Walton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 At Walton compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox At Walton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Fox At Walton 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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