Fox and Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lindsey
Fox and Hounds holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: Station Road, Reepham
How it compares in West Lindsey
In West Lindsey, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Fox and Hounds sits behind roughly 598 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ← Fox and Hounds | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reepham C E Primary School School/college/university | 402 yards away | Exempt | |
| Reepham Methodist Church Other catering premises | 402 yards away | Exempt | |
| Reepham Pre School Caring Premises | 402 yards away | Exempt | |
| Priory Pembroke Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| The Priory Pembroke Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| The Sideline Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Willow Court Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Fox and Hounds
What is Fox and Hounds's food hygiene rating?
Fox and Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lindsey Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Fox and Hounds 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fox and Hounds last inspected?
Fox and Hounds was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Fox and Hounds holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey 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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