The Fox & Finch food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Worthing
The Fox & Finch 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 19 September 2025, 9 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: The Fox And Finch Alehouse 8 Littlehampton Road, Worthing, BN13 1QE
How it compares in Worthing
That puts The Fox & Finch among the 756 places in Worthing holding top marks, 81% 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 | 756 | 81% | ← The Fox & Finch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 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 & Finch 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 & Finch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Busy Bees Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Camowen Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Worthing College Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Aramark@ Worthing College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2022 |
| Buddys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bright Little Minds Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about The Fox & Finch
What is The Fox & Finch's food hygiene rating?
The Fox & Finch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 19 September 2025.
Is The Fox & Finch 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 The Fox & Finch last inspected?
The Fox & Finch was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worthing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox & Finch?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox & Finch compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 933 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox & Finch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects The Fox & Finch 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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