The Fox & Hounds Country Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lindsey
The Fox & Hounds Country Inn 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
This rating dates from 6 November 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Fox and Hounds Inn, Gainsborough Road, Willingham by Stow
How it compares in West Lindsey
In West Lindsey, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox & Hounds Country Inn 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% | ← The Fox & Hounds Country Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 & Hounds Country Inn 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.
Questions about The Fox & Hounds Country Inn
What is The Fox & Hounds Country Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fox & Hounds Country Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lindsey Council on 6 November 2025.
Is The Fox & Hounds Country Inn 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 The Fox & Hounds Country Inn last inspected?
The Fox & Hounds Country Inn was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 The Fox & Hounds Country Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 & Hounds Country Inn compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox & Hounds Country Inn holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Fox & Hounds Country Inn 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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