Fox And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
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
This is a fresh result: Fox And Hounds was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 12 The Square, Tillingham, Southminster, CM0 7SU
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Fox And Hounds among the 517 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 517 | 88% | ← Fox And Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tillingham Preschool School/college/university | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Yogi Store Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Cap And Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Swaan Care Home Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2025 |
| Tillingham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Tillingham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 360 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tillingham Village Hall Other catering premises | 360 yards away | Exempt |
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 Maldon Council on 12 June 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 12 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon 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 "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 Fox And Hounds compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Fox And Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon 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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