Fox And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
Fox And Hounds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 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: Main Street, Crawcrook, NE40 4TR
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Fox And Hounds among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ← Fox And Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaville Primary Wraparound Care School/college/university | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Emmaville Primary School School/college/university | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Crawcrook Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Crawcrook Centenary Methodist Church Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Esso Service Station Crawcrook Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Addison Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Barmoor Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Fox And Hounds safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fox And Hounds last inspected?
Fox And Hounds was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fox And Hounds compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Fox And Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead 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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