Fox Fine Foods food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Fox Fine Foods 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: The Fox & Hounds, 22 Station Road, Heacham, PE31 7EX
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Fox Fine Foods among the 1,206 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,206 | 89% | ← Fox Fine Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 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 Fine Foods 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 Fine Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kucakli Ltd T/A Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
| Greatwall Chinese Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Heacham Minors Football Club Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Breakfast And Brownies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Heacham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Heacham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Modern Story Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Fridhem Rest Home Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Fox Fine Foods
What is Fox Fine Foods's food hygiene rating?
Fox Fine Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Fox Fine Foods 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 Fine Foods last inspected?
Fox Fine Foods was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fox Fine Foods?
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 Fine Foods compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Fox Fine Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Fox Fine Foods 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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