Fox and Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Fox and Hounds 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: 672 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 6QQ
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Fox and Hounds sits behind roughly 2,553 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ← Fox and Hounds | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 366 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 Hounds 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 Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beuley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Capri @ The Dam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Compass Group Uk Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bay Horse Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Yorkshire Housing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Crigglestone Daycare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Crigglestone Sports Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2016 |
Questions about Fox and Hounds
What is Fox and Hounds's food hygiene rating?
Fox and Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wakefield Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Fox and Hounds 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 Hounds last inspected?
Fox and Hounds was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fox and Hounds?
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 Hounds compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Fox and Hounds holds a 3. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Fox and Hounds 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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