The Fox Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
The Fox 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 7 March 2025, 16 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 Inn, Ysceifiog, Holywell, CH8 8NJ
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Fox Inn among the 1,061 places in Flintshire 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 | 1,061 | 88% | ← The Fox Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 Very 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 The Fox 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 Fox Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Foxes Nannerch Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Delfryn Guest Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2018 |
| On the Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| The Piccadilly Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Allerton Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 January 2025 |
| Pantasaph Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2017 |
| Padre Pio Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
Questions about The Fox Inn
What is The Fox Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fox Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 7 March 2025.
Is The Fox 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 Fox Inn last inspected?
The Fox Inn was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox Inn compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Fox 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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