The Ginger Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Ginger Fox 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 11 November 2025, 8 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 Ginger Fox, Muddleswood Road, Albourne, BN6 9EA
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ginger Fox sits behind roughly 1,031 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← The Ginger Fox | |
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ginger Fox 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 Ginger Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singing Hills Golf Course Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Little Vintage Tin Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Rushfields Plant Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about The Ginger Fox
What is The Ginger Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Ginger Fox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 11 November 2025.
Is The Ginger Fox 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 Ginger Fox last inspected?
The Ginger Fox was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ginger Fox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ginger Fox compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while The Ginger Fox holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Ginger Fox 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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