The Foxhouse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The Foxhouse 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
This is a fresh result: The Foxhouse Inn was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Foxhouse Inn, Flint Lane, HD9 2TR
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Foxhouse Inn among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,344 | 83% | ← The Foxhouse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 The Foxhouse 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 The Foxhouse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepworth United Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Hepworth Junior And Infant School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Hepworth Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| Flowery Fields Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Boshaw Trout Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| J Bridon Addy Butchers And Food Hall Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Hade Edge Junior And Infant School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about The Foxhouse Inn
What is The Foxhouse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Foxhouse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The Foxhouse 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 The Foxhouse Inn last inspected?
The Foxhouse Inn was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Foxhouse Inn?
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 The Foxhouse Inn compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Foxhouse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Foxhouse 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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