Box at The Fox by Heidi food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Wakefield
Box at The Fox by Heidi holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 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, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Box at The Fox by Heidi sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← Box at The Fox by Heidi | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 Box at The Fox by Heidi 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 Box at The Fox by Heidi, 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 Box at The Fox by Heidi
What is Box at The Fox by Heidi's food hygiene rating?
Box at The Fox by Heidi has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Box at The Fox by Heidi safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Box at The Fox by Heidi last inspected?
Box at The Fox by Heidi was last inspected on 29 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 Box at The Fox by Heidi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Box at The Fox by Heidi compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Box at The Fox by Heidi holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Box at The Fox by Heidi 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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