Fox On The Downs food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
Fox On The Downs 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 13 March 2025, 15 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: 291 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EA
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Fox On The Downs sits behind roughly 2,255 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ← Fox On The Downs | |
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 On The Downs 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 On The Downs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Racing Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Albion Vape And Beverage Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| AA Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Archer's Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Baker St Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Ambito Care And Support Sharon Collins Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Fox On The Downs
What is Fox On The Downs's food hygiene rating?
Fox On The Downs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Fox On The Downs 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 Fox On The Downs last inspected?
Fox On The Downs was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fox On The Downs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fox On The Downs compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, while Fox On The Downs holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Fox On The Downs 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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