Foxton Locks Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
Foxton Locks Inn 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 15 July 2025, 11 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: Foxton Locks, Gumley Road, Foxton, LE16 7RA
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Foxton Locks Inn among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Foxton Locks Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Foxton Locks 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Foxton Locks Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Foxton County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Shoulder Of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Little Me Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Foxton Locks Inn
What is Foxton Locks Inn's food hygiene rating?
Foxton Locks Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Foxton Locks Inn 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 Foxton Locks Inn last inspected?
Foxton Locks Inn was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Foxton Locks Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Foxton Locks Inn compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Foxton Locks Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Foxton Locks 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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